LANCUM-9FF405: Roman copper alloy nummus

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Unique ID: LANCUM-9FF405

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy local copy of a nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 337 to 341 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS (1 standard). Cf LRBC I. 110; TRP Trier mint (though this is a local copy).

The diameter is 14mm and the weight is 1.05g. Inscribed FL IVL CONSTANS AVG.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 341

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.05 g
Diameter: 14 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 4th February 2013

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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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANS AVG
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
To be known as: Thirsk

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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