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Nummus: CM.9-1995

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantine II (337-40)
Mint: Trier

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Notes

History note: Found by Roy Owens near Mildenhall, Suffolk, 1993/94.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1995-01-23) by Owens, Roy

Dating

332 -

Note

Pierced in Medieval period.

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 16.0 mm Weight 1.61 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust right.

  • Text: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Two soldiers, two standards between them.

  • Text: GLORIA EXERCITVS. Mintmark: -/-//TRS*
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.9-1995
Primary reference Number: 216133
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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