ESS-29AB43: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-29AB43

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: nummus of Constantine, reverse type D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG, Wreath with VOT XX. Dating 318-24, Reece period 16.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.18 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 9th April 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 6170

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Laureate bust, right
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT XX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: D N CONSTANTINI AVG around VOT/XX
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
Parish or ward: Copford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL9323
Four figure Latitude: 51.872172
Four figure longitude: 0.802138
1:25K map: TL9323
1:10K map: TL92SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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