ESS-B1E8C7: ESS-B1E8C7 Roman coin: nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-B1E8C7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantius II dating 335-341AD (Reece period 17). Reverse type GLORIA EXERCITVS, second issue. Mint unknown . Die axis 6 o'clock. Diameter 13.99mm, thickness 1.49mm, weight 0.9 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 335
Date to: AD 341

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.49 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 13.99 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2007

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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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Right facing bust
Obverse inscription: [C]ONSTANTIVS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers and one standard
Reverse inscription: [GL]ORIA [EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Unknown

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Polstead CP

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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