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Unique ID: WILT-F834AD
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II dating to the period AD 330 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS, reverse type depicting two soldiers holding two standards. Arles mint. RIC vol. VII, pg. 270, no. 341.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 330
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.32 g
Diameter: 17.09 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4780
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette-diadem, draped and cuirassed bust
Obverse inscription: [FL I] VL [CON] STA [NTI] NVS [NOB] C
Reverse description: Two soldiers holding two standards
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCI] TVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: PCONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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