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Unique ID: ASHM-C2E1D3
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period AD 340. Reverse type (GLOR-)IA EXERC-ITVS. Reece period 17. Mint of Trier. Probably RIC VIII.96.
Notes:
Obverse legend reads (CONSTANT-)IVS PF AVG which differs from typical CONSTANTI-VS break.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 340
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 12 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 31st December 2014
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Other reference: ASHMBD146
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]-IVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, facing front, heads toward each other, each holding inverted spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, a standard.
Reverse inscription: (GLOR-)IA EXERC-ITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -/-//[...]S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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