LIN-977757: Roman Coin : Contemporary Copy of a Nummus of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-977757

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy contemporary copy of a Roman nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 353-360 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman. Uncertain mint.

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 353
Date to: Exactly AD 360

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.01 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SEoV: 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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D] N CONSTAN-[S] P F A[VG]

Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [FEL] TEMP - [RE]PARA[TIO]

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Sleaford area

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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