BH-FB17A7: Roman coin: nummus of Crispus

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-FB17A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of Crispus, dating to the period AD 323 - 324 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse depicting a wreath around 'VOT/X'. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 115, no. 291.

Diameter: 19.1mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 1.9g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 323
Date to: Exactly AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/63 - 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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: IVL CRIS-PVS NOB C
Reverse description: Wreath around 'VOT/X'.
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: - //PLON(crescent)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 115, no. 291

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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