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Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Constantine I (coin)

Seaton Down Hoard

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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Descriptions

A nummus of the type that weighed 1/96 of a pound. Made in AD 317-324 in Cyzicus (a Greek colony in Turkey), it is one of the earlier nummi from the Seaton Down hoard. The coin was issued by Constantine I and depicts the god Jupiter and the text reads that Jupiter is the protector of the Emperor.

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

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