SOM-984611: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-984611

Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II, BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, mint of London, 321-2. RIC no. 236 (vol. VII, p. 112).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 321
Date to: Ante AD 322

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.57 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020060

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate bust, left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANT-INVS IVN NC

Reverse description: Altar with globe on top
Reverse inscription: BEA[TA TRANQVI]LLITAS

Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : VII p. 112, no. 236

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haversham Cum Little Linford

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

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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