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Unique ID: PUBLIC-D9135D
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). [CONSTAN]-TINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory standing left on prow holding shield and sceptre. Uncertain mint.
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
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 13th January 2018
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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]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow holding shield and sceptre
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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