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Unique ID: SF-12C573
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An incomplete (chipped) copper-alloy Roman contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 306-364). Dating to the period c. AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). Copying GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers standing holding spear and shield, between them one standard, in this copy the vexillum is depicted with a traingle rather than a square. Reverse legend GLO[].. Obverse depicts a diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads: C[]NSTNN. Mint: unknown, but probably copying Trier. Mint mark: []//T[...][...].
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 341
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.31 mm
Weight: 1.13 g
Diameter: 14.49 mm
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Other reference: Right on Belle View
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: C[]NSTNN
Reverse description: two soldiers standing holding spear and shield, between them one standard. Standard has a triangular shaped vexillum, opposed to the normal square.
Reverse inscription: GLO[]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: []//T[...][...].
Status: Contemporary copy
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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