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Unique ID: IOW-5E7E31
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). No legend; Victory left on prow. Possibly mint of Lyon. Mint-mark: - -//[ ](PLG)
Obverse: CON[STAN-TINOPOLIS]; Helmeted bust left with sceptre on shoulder
Reverse: No legend; Victory left on prow
Diameter: 15.0mm. Weight: 1.66g. DA=12:6.
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 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.66 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 27th May 2015 - Wednesday 27th May 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-1-252
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left with sceptre on shoulder
Obverse inscription: CON[STAN-TINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory left on prow
Reverse inscription: No legend
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: - -//[ ](PLG)
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.
No references cited so far.