SOM-C095C4: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-C095C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, FEL TEMP REPARATIO (fallen horseman), mint uncertain, c. 355-61. Possibly a contemporary copy. Cf. RIC no. 350 (vol. VIII, p. 167).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.57 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020060

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Draped bust with diadem right, A behind bust
Obverse inscription: [-------] AVG
Reverse description: Soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from his horse
Reverse inscription: [F]EL TEMP R[EPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Possibly

Coin references

RIC : VIII p. 167, no. 350

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haversham Cum Little Linford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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