BH-72DC65: Roman coin: nummus of Constantius II (probably)

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Unique ID: BH-72DC65

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus, probably of Constantius II (also possibly Constantine I or Constans); GLORIA EXERCITVS (two soldiers and one standard) reverse; minted at Lyon, AD 337-340; probably RIC no. 15 (Vol. VIII, p. 178). The coin is corroded and slightly worn. It measures 13.1mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.18g.

Notes:

This coin has been treated by the finder, resulting in a black coating.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 337
Date to: AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 13.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th September 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/115 - 54

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: [Laurel and rosette-diademed], cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTIVS AVG] (probably)
Reverse description: Two soldiers and one standard.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S//[(branch)PLG]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Widford

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Updated: 13 years ago

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