SOMDOR-007AB5: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SOMDOR-007AB5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II dating from the period AD 323-24 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORUM reverse depicting a wreath around the legend VOT/X. Mint of Lyons. RIC volume VII, no. 217.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 323
Date to: Exactly AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.26 g
Diameter: 19.32 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 13th October 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Wreath containing VOT/X
Reverse inscription: CEASARVM NOSTRORUM
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: PLGC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H. and Sydenham, E.A.	1930	Roman Imperial Coinage: Antoninus Pius to Commodus	London	Spink and Son Ltd	134	no. 217

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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