BH-A1C043: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-A1C043

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337); VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINCP PERP reverse; minted at London, AD 319-320; RIC Vol. VII, p. 107, no. 159. The coin is slightly worn and corroded and has a silvered surface. It measures 18.9mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 2.64g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 319
Date to: AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 20th November 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/219 - 2

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust left, wearing crested helmet, cuirass and holding spear over right shoulder.
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTA[NTIN]VS AG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, holding a shield inscribed 'VOT PR' over an altar.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE [LAET]AE PRINC PERP
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: diamond on altar//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: Barley

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 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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