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Unique ID: CAM-3333A5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine dating to the period c.AD 330-340 (Reece period 17). Reverse type: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS reverse type depicting Victory left on prow holding shield and sceptre. Mint is uncertain. Die axis is 12 o'clock.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.35 g
Diameter: 18.1 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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory left on prow holding shield and sceptre
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: []//[]S[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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