HAMP-B46FC2: Roman coin: Nummus of Crispus

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Unique ID: HAMP-B46FC2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Crispus, 'CAESARUM NOSTRORUM', probably struck at Rome in c. 321 AD (R.I.C. 238 probably; Reece issue period 16)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Width: 18.2 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.65 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2001 - Tuesday 1st August 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2029

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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust laureate, draped and cuirassed, facing right
Obverse inscription: CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Laurel wreath with 'VOT/X' inside
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: R?T

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 321, c.f. 238

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Owslebury CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H. and Sydenham, E.A.	1936	Roman Imperial Coinage: Augustus to Vitellius	London	Spink and Son Ltd	321	238

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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