HAMP-181B07: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I (possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-181B07

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus possibly of Constantine I, 'VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP', uncertain mint (318-324 AD; Reece issue period 16)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.5 mm
Width: 16 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.28 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2007 - Monday 31st December 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2319

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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Bust helmeted? facing right
Obverse inscription: ...CONSTANT...
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another holding vota shield above column or altar: shield inscribed ['VOT//PR']
Reverse inscription: [VICTOR]IAE LAETAE [PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: Illegible

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Amport CP

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

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

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