HAMP-7A1F97: Roman coin : possible contemporary copy of a nummus of Constans

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Unique ID: HAMP-7A1F97

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A possible contemporary copy of a nummus of Constans (AD 333-50), reverse illegible but depicting two victories holding wreaths. Minted at Trier, AD 343-348 (Reece period 17). The coin is extremely worn and pierced above the head.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 343
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 15 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3421

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...] S P F AVG
Reverse description: Two victories holding wreaths
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRS
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
Parish or ward: Thruxton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU2946
Four figure Latitude: 51.21247249
Four figure longitude: -1.5862096
1:25K map: SU2946
1:10K map: SU24NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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