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Unique ID: IOW-3F5553
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm. Mint of Trier. Mint-mark: D//[TRP or S]
Obverse: [D N CONSTAN]-S P F AVG; Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Reverse: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN]; Two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm
Diameter: 12.2mm. Weight: 1.13g. DA=12:6.
RIC VIII, p. 152, no. 195 or 196.
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 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 12.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th November 2014
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Other reference: IOW2015-2-7
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [D N CONSTAN]-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ.NN
Reverse mint mark: D//[TRP
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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