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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-4D5FBD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 332 to 333 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking two standards. Minted at Trier. RIC VII, Trier 538.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 332
Date to: Exactly AD 333
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Monday 4th December 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 19816
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-N[VS MAX AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing flanking two standards holding spear in outer hand and resting inner one on shield
Reverse inscription: GLOR/IA EXERC/ITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC VII Treveri 358
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//TR.P
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: CHilton Cantelo CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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