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Unique ID: WILT-0206B8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 319 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, reverse type depicting two Victories facing one another holding shield inscribed VOT PR. Mint of Ticinum. RIC Vol VII p. 373 no. 90
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 319
Date to: Exactly AD 319
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.58 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4794
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]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing holding shield inscribed VOT/PR over altar
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: C//ST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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