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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-37C679

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II (323-361), dating to the period c.AD 347-8 (Reece Period 17). VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX reverse type depicting the legend within a wreath. Unclear eastern mint.

Another similar example is recorded on the database FASAM-B06D4F which notes that although these coins are extremely common in the Mediterranean region, they are scarce as finds in Britain.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.61 mm
Weight: 1.77 g
Diameter: 16.22 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-[T]IV(S P F) [AVG]
Reverse description: VOT/XX/MVLT/[XX]X in wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT/XX/MVLT/[XX]X
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / XX / MVLT / XXX
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Adur (District)
Parish or ward: Southwick Green (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ2308
Four figure Latitude: 50.85844053
Four figure longitude: -0.25378218
1:25K map: TQ2308
1:10K map: TQ20NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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