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Unique ID: IOW-2F70BB
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c. AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories holding shield set on column. Mint-mark: Illegible.
Obverse: IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG; Helmeted and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP]; Two Victories holding shield set on column
Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 2.46g. DA=12:8.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 320
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.46 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd March 2016 - Wednesday 23rd March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-1-98
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTA-NTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding shield set on column
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Contemporary copy
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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