BH-B7B272: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine II as Caesar

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Unique ID: BH-B7B272

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II as Caesar (AD 317-330), dating to the period AD 324 - 325 (Reece Period 16). PROVIDENTIAE CAESS reverse depicting a camp gate surmounted by two turrets, between which is a star. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 116, no. 296.

Diameter: 20.1mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 2.62g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 325

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.62 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th August 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/21 - 8

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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from back.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Camp gate surmounted by two turrets, between which is a star.
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN-TIAE CAESS
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: - //PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 116, no. 296

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell

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: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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