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A complete copper alloy Nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 330-335. Reece period 17. Reverse type depicts Victory on prow left holding sceptre and shield. Mint of Arles.
RIC Vol VII, p. 271, no. 344.
Diameter: 17.30mm, Thickness: 1.52mm, Weight: 1.8g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.3 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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN/TINOPOLIS//PCONST
Reverse description: Victory on prow left holding sceptre and shield
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: PCONS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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