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ROMAN COIN
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Roman coin; struck copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, Victory on prow reverse, dating to 330-335. Mint unknownObv. Helmeted head of Constantinople facing leftCONSTAN / [TINOPOLIS]Rev. Victory on prow of ship with sceptre and shield, heading left. Symbol of Constantinople, the New Rome.No inscriptionMint mark missingDiameter 15.9mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 1.55gRef: Reece and James ‘Identifying Roman Coins’ (pp. 34 & 35, no. 95 & 96)
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 330 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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