HAMP-EEB195: Roman coin: Irregular nummus of Constantine I (possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-EEB195

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and corroded early 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus, possibly irregular, probably of Constantine I, 'VICTORIA LAETAE PRINC PERP', possibly minted in London (c. 320 AD; Reece issue period 16; cf. R.I.C. 168-9)

Notes:

'T' in wreath on altar might be a copy of cross in wreath

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.5 mm
Width: 14.9 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.14 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2379; DW13

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust helmeted facing left, holding spear over shoulder
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories standing holding shield (inscription on shield: 'VOT/PR')
Reverse inscription: Illegible [VICTORIA LAETAE PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: T//[...]
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Possibly

Coin references

RIC : VII cf. 168-69 (p.108)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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