BH-D88CC7: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine II as Caesar

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Unique ID: BH-D88CC7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, dating to AD 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Arles. RIC VII, p. 272, no. 354.

Diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 1.68g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 331

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.68 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th May 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 13/104 - 2

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two standing soldiers, facing one another, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between them, two standards.
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: (crescent)//SCONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Winterbourne St. Martin

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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