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Unique ID: ASHM-E7B33B
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus (AE3) of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-337), dating to the period AD 321-4 (Reece Period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, VOT X reverse type. Mint of Siscia. RIC VII, p. 446, no. 182.
Notes:
Mint mark is Γ SIS sunburst, which differs from RIC description.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
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Other reference: ASHMBD054
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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: VOT X in wreath
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: - // ΓSIS sunrise
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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