CAM-557250: Copper-alloy Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-557250

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I. Mint is Trier, 322-323, Reece period 16. Obverse shows Laureate and cuirassed bust rght, holdng eagle tipped sceptre. Obverse legend reads CONSTANTINVS AVG. Reverse shows altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX surmounted by globe, three stars above. Reverse legend reads BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Reverse mint mark shows: //.PTR. Reference: RIC VII, p.197, no.369. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 2.96g, diameter is 19.15mm.

Notes:

It was deemed unlikely that the coins, reported as a possible hoard (2010 T717), form a single group. It is more likely that they represent single losses and therefore, that the balance of the evidence does not suggest that this group would constitute Treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act 1996.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2010T717

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 322
Date to: Circa AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.96 g
Diameter: 19.15 mm

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2010T717

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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right, holdng eagle tipped sceptre
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX surmounted by globe, three stars above
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAVQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: //.PTR.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p.197, no.369

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: South Cambridgeshire District Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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