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Unique ID: NLM-B53536
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Small module nummus of Constantine II (317-340), Lyon mint Gloria Exercitus issue in fine condition, Reece period 17; RIC vol. 7 no. 238, issue of 331
Obverse description: Youthful bust laureate cuirassed, viewed from front
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards between them; standards topped by triangle with pellet enclosed, and each with four discs on shaft.
Reverse inscription: GLOR IA EXERC [ITVS]
In exergue: dot PLG
Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 1.64gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 331
Date to: Exactly AD 331
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.64 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 13th January 2018
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Other reference: NLM42087
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Youthful bust laureate cuirassed, viewed from front
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers with two standards between them; standards topped by triangle with pellet enclosed, and each with four discs on shaft.
Reverse inscription: GLOR IA EXERC [ITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: dot PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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