BH-2D3C97: Roman coin: nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: BH-2D3C97

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361); GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type; minted at Arles, AD 340; RIC no. 56. The coin is incomplete. The surfaces are corroded and slightly worn. It measures 15.1mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.06g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.06 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/49 - 14

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laurel and rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTI]-VS P [F A]VG
Reverse description: Two soldiers and one standard.
Reverse inscription: [GLORI-A E]XER-CI[TVS]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: G//[P]ARL
Status: Regular
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: Lowick

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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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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