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Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus fraction, Populus Romanus type (coin)

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Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.

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Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.

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A nummus fraction, which was a smaller and lower denomination coin than the nummus. It was made around AD 330-335 in Constantinople (now Istanbul), modern Turkey, and issued by Constantine I.

This coin has the Genius Populi Romani (Spirit of the Roman People) on one side and a wreath around a star on the reverse, with the mint mark under the star. This coin was a special issue minted for the dedication of the city of Constantinople.

This object is on display at RAMM in the Making History gallery.

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