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Unique ID: YORYM-CB6615
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 333 - 334 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers with two standards. Mint of Arles.
RIC VII, p.274, no.378.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 333
Date to: Circa AD 334
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E05978
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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [FL IVL] CONSTANS NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Wreath // SCONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE2992
Four figure Latitude: 54.32276087
Four figure longitude: -1.55564555
1:25K map: SE2992
1:10K map: SE29SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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