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Unique ID: LON-DEB2B4
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 326-328 (Reece period 16). PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG reverse type depicting a campgate with two turrets, star above. Mint of Thessalonica. As RIC VII p. 518, no. 153.
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse description: A campgate with two turrets, star above.
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Dimensions: diameter: 18.74mm; weight: 2.85g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 326
Date to: Circa AD 328
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.85 g
Diameter: 18.74 mm
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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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Thessalonica
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse description: Camp Gate with two turrets and star between
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN-TIAE AVGG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
Reverse mint mark: - •//SMTS(ε)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: TQ3280
Four figure Latitude: 51.5035277
Four figure longitude: -0.09955492
1:25K map: TQ3280
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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