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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type, depicting an altar inscribed VOT/IS / XX with globe/flame above. Trier mint. RIC VII, pg. 191, no. 308.
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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 321
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.96 g
Diameter: 20.4 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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and cuirassed bust left holding shield and spear
Obverse inscription: IV-L CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/ XX
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAN[QVILLIT]AS
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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