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SOM-2C3A64: Roman Coin: Nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-2C3A64

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, VRBS ROMA, mint of Lyon, 333-4. RIC no. 267 (vol. VII, p. 139).

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 333
Date to: Circa AD 334

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th April 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020233

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmted bust left
Obverse inscription: VRBS ROMA
Reverse description: Wolf and twins
Reverse inscription: N/A
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: *PL[G]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : VII p. 139, no. 267

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Ilminster

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: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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