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A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 346-348. Reece Period 18. GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers holding spears and shields with one standard between them that has an M on the banner. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII Trier no.111
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 346
Date to: Circa AD 348
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2018.621
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANS - PF AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard, M in banner
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: - // TRP crescent
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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