ESS-F02D38: ESS-F02D38 Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-F02D38

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin. Nummus of uncertain emperor dating 343-402AD. Reverse type is victory. Mint unknown. Die axis 6 o'clock. Diameter 16.19mm, thickness 1.57mm, weight 1.63 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 343
Date to: AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.57 mm
Weight: 1.63 g
Diameter: 16.19 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
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Right facing bust
Obverse inscription: ...SPF AVG
Reverse description: Victory, left
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: illegible

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

References cited

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

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