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Unique ID: SOM-8BE22C
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A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 321-322 (Reece period 16) BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar with inscription VOTIS XX. Mint of London. RIC VII, p.111, no.225.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 322
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.61 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 017753
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: Bust, left, laureate, Consular robes, holding eagle sceptre to front, wearing trabea.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
RIC Identifier: RIC VII Londinium 225
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: -//PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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