SUSS-0E13A2: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-0E13A2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus possibly of the House of Constantine with VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse showing two victories holding a shield between them, 350-353 AD, mint unclear

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 350
Date to: AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.44 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th February 2008

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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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Possibly two standing victories holding a shield between them
Reverse inscription: [VICTO]RIA[E DD NN AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Near Goring by Sea

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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