BH-288B76: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I (Augustus) or Constantine II (Caesar)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-288B76

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (Augustus) or Constantine II as Caesar; VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse; minted at London, AD 320-321; RIC Vol. VII, p. 109-110, nos. 192, 197 or 198. The coin is worn and very corroded. It measures 18.7mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 2.14g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 320
Date to: AD 321

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th January 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/10 - 2

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: (Helmeted/radiate), (draped and) cuirassed bust left.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Standard inscribed ['VOT/XX'] standing on ground, captive seated either side.
Reverse inscription: VI(RT)VS-(EXE)RCIT
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: - //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

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

References cited

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

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