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Unique ID: CAM-F8CF13
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A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, AD 307-361 (Reece period 17). Reverse legend, no legend. Reverse shows Victory on prow. Mint is Lyon, AD 330-335.
Obverse legend CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS. Obverse shows Helmeted bust left with sceptre over shoulder. Reverse fields and exergue read: / //(dot)PLG. Die axis is 12 o'clock. Weight is 2.0g, diameter is 17.4mm, thickness is 1.6mm.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
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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: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left with sceptre over shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow
Reverse inscription: -
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: (branch)/ //TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TL1396
Four figure Latitude: 52.55012701
Four figure longitude: -0.3348965
1:25K map: TL1396
1:10K map: TL19NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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