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Unique ID: DOR-3F0747
Object type certainty: Certain
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A comtemporary copy of a nummus of the house of Constantine dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece Period 17). Copying a CONSTANTINOPOLIS type (Victory on prow of ship reverse). Although a competent copy, both the obverse and reverse designs are stylised and the letter forms are not those of regular issue coins.
Mint mark: // T reversed R S
Diameter: 16.36 mm
Weight: 1.47 g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.47 g
Diameter: 16.36 mm
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Other reference: SCMS 019036
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
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma facing left.
Obverse inscription: CONS[TANTIN]OPOL[IS]
Reverse description: Victory on prow of ship left. Holding stylised wreath
Reverse inscription: N/A
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: //T reversed R S
Status: Contemporary copy
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SY7597
Four figure Latitude: 50.77203915
Four figure longitude: -2.35590145
1:25K map: SY7597
1:10K map: SY77NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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