LON-E871D7: Roman copper alloy coin: commemorative radiate of Constantinopolis

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Unique ID: LON-E871D7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy commemorative nummus of Constantinopolis, issued by the House of Constantine (AD 317-364), struck at Lugdunum (Lyons) AD 330-340. Reece Period 17

Obverse: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: [CONS]TANTINOP[OLIS]
Reverse: Victory left on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of Constantinople, New Rome
Reverse inscription: [...]
Mint mark: -/-// PLG
Die axis measurement: 6.00

Dimensions: diameter: 17.28mm; weight: 1.67g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 17.28 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010

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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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, wearing imperial mantle and holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: [CONS]TANTINOP[OLIS]
Reverse description: Victory left on prow with sceptre and shield, symbol of Constantinople, New Rome
Reverse inscription: […]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-// PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Tower Hamlets (London Borough)
Parish or ward: St. Katharine's and Wapping (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3380
Four figure Latitude: 51.503293
Four figure longitude: -0.085156
1:25K map: TQ3380
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst searching the Thames foreshore.
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

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

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