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Unique ID: CAM-23C157
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, AD 307-361 (Reece period 17). Reverse legend reads GLORIA EXE[RCITVS]. Reverse shows Two soldiers, two standards. Mint is uncertain, AD 330-335.
Obverse legend is illegible. Obverse shows an unclear laureate and cuirassed bust right. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 1.60g, diameter is 16.3mm.
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 335
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 7th September 2012
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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: Unclear laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two soldiers, two standards
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXE[RCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
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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