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Unique ID: ESS-949EDA
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II, dating AD 335-341. Reece Period 17. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding one standard. Mint unknown.
Dimensions: diameter: 13.54 mm; weight: 1.36g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 341
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 13.54 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: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: CON[STANTINVS AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers, one standard.
Reverse inscription: GLO[RIA EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP5438
Four figure Latitude: 52.0377813
Four figure longitude: -1.21417371
1:25K map: SP5438
1:10K map: SP53NW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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