BUC-14A3C3: Roman coin: nummus of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-14A3C3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A nummus of Constans minted in Lyons. Obv: Diademed bust right. DN CONSTANS PF AVG. Rev: Emperor in a galley holding a phoenix and standard. MM SLG.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Retained by finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 333
Date to: AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.53 g
Diameter: 21.79 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTANS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor on a galley holding a phoenix and standard

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cold Brayfield

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: Retained by finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BUC
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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