BH-43A275: Roman coin: nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-43A275

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II as Augustus; FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse; minted at Lyon, AD 355 - 360.

Ref.: RIC Vol. VIII, p. 191, no. 189. Dimensions: 17.8mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 1.95g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 360

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.95 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/189 - 94

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 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-(TIV)S P F AVG
Reverse description: Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman wears a pointed cap, sits to right and raises left arm.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP [RE]PARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -//(G)PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North Bedfordshire

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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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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