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Unique ID: NARC-DCC855
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A complete copper alloy Nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 318-324. Reece Period 16. Reverse type VIRTVS EXERCIT VOT XX, depicting two captives back to back with standard between. Mint of London.
Diameter: 19.47mm, Thickness: 1.68mm, Weight: 2.1g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.68 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 19.47 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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Cuirassed radiate bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[T/I]NVSIVNNC
Reverse description: Two captives back to back with standard between
Reverse inscription: VIRTVSE/XERCIT//VOT//XX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TL0277
Four figure Latitude: 52.38154579
Four figure longitude: -0.50286629
1:25K map: TL0277
1:10K map: TL07NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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