LANCUM-2B1AD1: Copper alloy contemporary copy of a Nummus of Constans dated AD 341-6

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-2B1AD1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper alloy contemporary copy of a Constantinian Nummus dated AD 330-5 (Reece Period 17 [330-348]).

OBV: Illegible

REV: [GLORIA] EXER[CITVS]. Mint unknown.

The diameter is 13m and the weight 0.8g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd September 2013

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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: Nummus, uncertain ruler, c. 330-402
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse inscription: [GLORIA] EXER[CITVS].

Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: OVER

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: METAL DETECTING
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Audit data

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

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