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Unique ID: BH-31557B
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar; contemporary copy, dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar inscribed 'VOT/IS/XX', with three stars above. Copying Trier coin, RIC VII, p. 191, no. 312.
Diameter: 16.8mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Weight: 2.14g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 321
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th January 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/45 - 46
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust left, holding Victory-on-globe in right hand, [mappa] in left.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS [IVN NOB C]
Reverse description: Globe on an altar inscribed 'VOT/IS/XX', with [three] stars above (two visible).
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRA-[NQVILLITAS]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: - //PTR
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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