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Unique ID: WILT-43D60C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus depicing Constans, dating to AD 337-341. (Reece Period 17) GLORIA EXERCITVS Reverse type shows two soldiers holding one standard. Mint of Trier. LRBC 133.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 341
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.25 g
Diameter: 14 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5496
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: Pearl diadem bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[S] PF AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EX[ER]CITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: M// TRP(crescent)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: ST7975
Four figure Latitude: 51.47356849
Four figure longitude: -2.3037458
1:25K map: ST7975
1:10K map: ST77NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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