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Unique ID: SOM-8585D5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus, contemporary copy of a coin of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 318-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR over an altar. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 320
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.79 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Monday 4th December 2017
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Other reference: SCC receipt 19816
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 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left with high crested helmet and spear over right shoulder.
Obverse inscription: IMP [CONSTANT]-INVS AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT/PR over an altar.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PE[RP]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.