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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-634EB0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Arcadius, Honorius or Theodosius II dating to the period AD 401 to 403 (Reece period 21). CONCORDIA AVGG reverse type depicting Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head left, holding long sceptre and Victory on globe; beneath right foot, a prow. Eastern Mint, possibly Mint of Antioch. Mintmark: -//(A)(NT)[Γ]
Cf RIC X, p. 248, no. 97-100.
Obverse: [D] [...]; Pearl-diademed, draped bust facing
Reverse: [...]; Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head left, holding long sceptre and Victory on globe; beneath right foot, a prow
Diameter: 14.4mm. Weight: 1.88g. DA=12:11.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 401
Date to: Exactly AD 403
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 14.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th November 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2013-4-167
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Uncertain
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped bust facing
Obverse inscription: [D] […]
Reverse description: Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head left, holding long sceptre and Victory on globe; beneath right foot, a prow
Reverse inscription: […]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: CONCORDIA AVGG
Reverse mint mark: -//[…](NT)[…]
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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