NLM-447C51: Roman nummus of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-447C51

Object type certainty: Certain
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A roman nummus of Constantine I, c. 318-24. Reverse is a globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX in three lines, three stars above. The mint is Lyons.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.98 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st February 2007

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM11253

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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: laureate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P AVG

Reverse description: globe set on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX in three lines, three stars above
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS

Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: C/R/PLG

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Wintertingham

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

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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