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Unique ID: YORYM-0750FB
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman possible contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 318-319 (Reece Period 16). Unclear reverse type, probably copying the VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP issue, depicting two Victories holding a wreath over an altar. Unclear mint.
Notes:
This appears to be a copy of the VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP issue.
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 319
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E05674
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 right.
Obverse inscription: [ ]TINVS[ ]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a wreath over an altar.
Reverse inscription: [ ]INC
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Unclear.
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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