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Unique ID: SOM-973AAE
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 335 to 341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 0.86 g
Diameter: 13.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd March 2015 - Monday 11th May 2015
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Other reference: SCC receipt 17085
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 bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]NVS AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing flanking one standard resting their inner hands on shields and holding spears in their outer hands.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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