BH-1B19D1: Roman coin: barbarous nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: BH-1B19D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy barbarous nummus of Constantius II; FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse type, struck AD c. 355-361. The coin's surfaces are worn and corroded. It measures 16.7mm in diameter, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.82g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.82 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th March 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/49 - 4

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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Legionary spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Newton Bromswold

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
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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