SOM-73FAD7: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-73FAD7

Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (306-337), GLORIA EXERCITVS (Two soldiers standing flanking two standards), minted at Trier, AD 330-335, LRBC pt 1 no.60.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.47 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 20895

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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Cuirassed bust facing left wearing paludamentum and laurel wreath with rosettes
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing inwards flanking two standards, each holding spear in their outer hand and resting inner hand on shield
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//TR.S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • LRBC : 1 60

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilchester

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

References cited

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

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