BERK-BDD615: Roman coin: NUmmus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: BERK-BDD615

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE4) of Constantius II (AD 337-361). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type probably minted in Trier between AD 337-350.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 15.32 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2009.373

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: FL IVL C[ONSTANTIVS AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers holding one standard
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Dorchester (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5893
Four figure Latitude: 51.632829
Four figure longitude: -1.163395
1:25K map: SU5893
1:10K map: SU59SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Collection of Roman coins found over a number of years
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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