BH-F0EF37: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-F0EF37

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to AD 321 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX'. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 131, no. 126.

Diameter: 19.2mm; thickness: 1.7mm; weight: 2.73g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.73 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 13/149 - 5

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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed 'VO/TIS/XX', three stars above.
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: C/R//PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Melchbourne and Yielden

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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