OXON-58B238: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: OXON-58B238

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating from AD 320-1. D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting a wreath, which contains a vow (VOT XX), indicating an anniversary. Mint of Thessolonica, RIC Vol. VII (p. 512) No. 117

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 321

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.07 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2019 - Friday 14th February 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OMS receipt 2379 bag 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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Thessalonica
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN-[TI]NVS AVG
Reverse description: a wreath, which contains a vow (VOT XX)
Reverse inscription: [D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: D N CONSTANTINI AVG
Reverse mint mark: TSεVI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Steventon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4691
Four figure Latitude: 51.61595452
Four figure longitude: -1.33702253
1:25K map: SU4691
1:10K map: SU49SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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