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Unique ID: IOW-DB4847
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably Constans, dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). Possibly a contemporary copy. VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths. Prototype of the mint of Trier. Mintmark: D//TR[P]
Obverse: [CON](STAN)-[]; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: VICTORIAE [DD AVGGQ NN]; Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths.
Diameter: 14.5mm. Weight: 1.14g. DA=12:1.
CF. RIC VIII, p. 152, no. 196.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th February 2018 - Sunday 11th February 2018
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Other reference: IOW2018-7-37
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: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [CON](STAN)-[…]
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another holding wreaths
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE [DD AVGGQ NN]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: D//TR[P]
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Possibly
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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