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Unique ID: YORYM-0451BA
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 320 (Reece Period 16). D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting VOT/(XX) in wreath. Mint of Thessalonica.
RIC VII, p.501, cf.no.101.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Circa AD 320
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E06448
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: Thessalonica
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: VOT/(XX) in wreath
Reverse inscription: (D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
Reverse mint mark: (TS)AVI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE9470
Four figure Latitude: 54.11728738
Four figure longitude: -0.56341504
1:25K map: SE9470
1:10K map: SE97SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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