Record ID: LON-EAC235 - ROMAN coin

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COIN

Unique ID: LON-EAC235

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Roman copper alloy coin: nummus from the House of Constantine

A Roman copper alloy coin: nummus from the House of Constantine dating AD330-335. Reece period 17. Reverse: Victory on prow.

Obverse: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople, New Rome.
Reverse inscription: None
Mint mark: CONST
Die axis measurement: 12.00

Dimensions: diameter: 17.46mm; weight: 1.66g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Period to: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 1.66 g
Diameter: 17.46 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Constantinople (Istambul, Turkey) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of the new Constantinople, New Rome.
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: CONST
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial data

Region: South East And London
County: Greater London
District: Southwark
Parish: Southwark

Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TQ3280
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Open fresh water [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Running water [scope notes]

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Recorded by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mrs Kate Sumnall - [view all attributed records]

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