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Object Number: O.4345.1-24

Collection: Numismatics

Object Name: coins

Description: Twenty-four 'GLORIA EXERCITVS' type nummi of Constantine I / II. Unknown mint.

Named Collection: Thornbury Coin Hoard

Obverse Description: Bust of Constantine the Great, draped, rosette diademed, facing right.

Reverse Description: Two soldiers facing each other, helmeted, draped, with sword, shield and standard.

Association Name: Constantine-I/Constantine-II

Associated Date: AD 270-340 (circa)

Credit Line: With support from The Heritage Lottery Fund, The Hedley Trust, The V&A Purchase Fund and the Bristol Magpies.