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Unique ID: IOW-9CBC88
Object type certainty: Possibly
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Uncertain mint. Mint-mark: [...]//[...]
Obverse: [...]; Laureate bust right
Reverse: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]; Two soldiers and two standards
Diameter: 14.3mm. Weight: 0.76g. DA=12:12.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 14.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th December 2014
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Other reference: IIOW2014-2-519
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: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: […]
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: […]//[…]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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