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A copper-alloy nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 340-341 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and one standard. Probably minted at Trier. RIC VIII, p. 145, no. 111.
Diameter: 15.2mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 1.2g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 340
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th August 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/129 - 3
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped [and cuirassed] bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANS-P F A[VG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing one another, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between them, one standard.
Reverse inscription: GLORI-A EXER-CITVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: M//[TRP(crescent)]
Status: Regular
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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