HAMP-784AF7: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: HAMP-784AF7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II as Caesar, 'Gloria Exercitus' type, first issue, Lyon mint (330-331 AD; Reece issue period 17; R.I.C. 245)

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 331

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.65 mm
Width: 15.9 mm
Thickness: 1.45 mm
Weight: 1.83 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 14th November 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2803; S1

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing one another, holding two standards
Reverse inscription: GLOR[IA EXERC]ITVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: .SLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII 245 (p. 138)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
Parish or ward: Stone with Bishopstone and Hartwell (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7910
Four figure Latitude: 51.783095
Four figure longitude: -0.856189
1:25K map: SP7910
1:10K map: SP71SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 14 years ago

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