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Unique ID: IOW-D10931
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories holding wreaths. Mint of Trier. Mint-mark: D//[TRP or S]
Obverse: CO[NSTANTI]-VS P F [AVG]; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [VICTORIAE] DD AVGGQ [NN]; Two Victories holding wreaths
Diameter: 14.4mm. Weight: 1.35g. DA=12:8.
RIC VIII, p. 152, no. 193 or 194.
Notes:
IOW2016-3-97
Diameter: 14.4mm. Weight: 1.35g. 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: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 14.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th March 2016 - Wednesday 30th March 2016
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Other reference: IOW2016-3-97
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CO[NSTANTI]-VS P F [AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding wreaths
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE] DD AVGGQ [NN]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: D//[TRP or S]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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