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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 348 - 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting the emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix-on-globe in right hand, standard with Chi-rho in left hand; Victory seated in stern, steering. Mint of Lyon. RIC VIII, p. 182, no. 69.
Diameter: 22.4mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 4.15g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 350
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 4.15 g
Diameter: 22.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th April 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/67 - 1
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix-on-globe in right hand, standard with Chi-rho in left hand; Victory seated in stern, steering
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP-REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: - //SLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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