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Unique ID: SOM-5BEC36
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of a junior member of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives seated either side of a standard. Illegible mint. The coin is encrusted.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Exactly AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 20.4 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16730
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Radiate bust facing left wearing imperial robe and holding mappa.
Obverse inscription: [...]IVN N C
Reverse description: Two captive seated with their backs to a central standard
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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