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Unique ID: IOW-4B32BE
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340) dating to the period AD 321-322 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting a globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/X. Mint of London. Mint-mark: - -//PLON
Obverse: [CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C]; Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Reverse: BEAT[A TRAN-QVILLITAS]; Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX
Diameter: 18.8mm. Weight: 2.26g. DA=12:6.
RIC VII, p. 112, no. 236.
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 321
Date to: Exactly AD 322
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.26 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th February 2015 - Sunday 15th February 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-7-10
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTI-NVS IVN N C]
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX
Reverse inscription: BEAT[A TRAN-QVILLITAS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: - -//PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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