HAMP-070B96: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-070B96

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (as Caesar), 'CAESARUM NOSTRORUM' (VOT X), uncertain mint (318-24 AD; Reece issue period 16)

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.2 mm
Width: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 3.04 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2002

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2589

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]
Obverse description: Bust laureate facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Laurel wreath with 'VOT/X' inside
Reverse inscription: [CAE]SARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Tywford CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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