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Unique ID: IOW-B67C4C
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Lyon. Mint-mark: -//[ ]PLG
Obverse: CONSTAN[TINVS IVN NOB C; Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]; Two soldiers and two standards
Diameter: 16.0mm. Weight: 0.90g. 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: 0.9 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd August 2015 - Sunday 23rd August 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-2-359
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[TINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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.
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