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Unique ID: ASHM-1C2D24
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 332. Reverse type GLOR-IA EXERC-TIVS. Reece period 17. Mint of Lyons. RIC VII 253.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 332
Date to: Exactly AD 332
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm
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Other reference: ASHMBD398
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]TANTI-NVS MAX AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers facing front, heads turned inwards, each holding a spear in their outer hand and resting inner hands on shields; between them, two standards.
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: -/-//(dot on crescent)PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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