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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. Trier mint.Obv. Helmeted head of Constantinople facing left[CON]STAN / [TIN]OPOLISRev. Victory on prow of ship with sceptre and shield, heading left. Symbol of Constantinople, the New Rome.No inscriptionMint mark TRP in exergueDiameter 17.2mm, thickness 1.9mm, weight 2.28gRefs: Reece & James, pages 34-35, images 95 & 96
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 330 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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