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Unique ID: LVPL-B8E6F5
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A copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine: CONSTANTINOPOLIS. Reverse: Victory standing left on prow, holding sceptre and shield. In exergue: TRS.
Reece period 17. AD330-340. Minted inTrier.
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 340
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 12 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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Obverse inscription: Helmeted, draped and curiassed bust left with staff.
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow, holding sceptre and shield.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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