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Unique ID: BERK-06C616
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A complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II dating to the period AD 328 (Reece period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse type depicting town or camp gate. Mint of Arles as Constantina (//QCONST). RIC VII Arles 320.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 328
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 19 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2018.245
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Campgate with six rows, two turrets, no doors, star above,
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN_TIAE CAESS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: S / F // QCONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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