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A complete copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 335-41 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, depicting two soldiers with one standard. Minted in Arles.
c.f.LRBC, 11, no.398ff
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.17 mm
Weight: 0.86 g
Diameter: 14.59 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st April 2015
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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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Unclear bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard
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: (Mark on standard unclear)//SCONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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