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Unique ID: SOM-6DC7CE
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper-alloy nummus, contemporary copy of the House of Constantine dating to the period AD 330 to 337 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS type with a reverse depicting Victory on prow. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 337
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 0.63 g
Diameter: 12.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th August 2014
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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 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted and robed bust facing left holding sceptre by right shoulder
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory going left on prow resting left hand on shield and holding sceptre in right hand
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory standing left on prow
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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