HAMP-E424B3: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II as Caesar

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Unique ID: HAMP-E424B3

Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (317-340 AD) as Caesar, 'GLORIA EXERClTUS' type, Trier mint (332-333 AD; Reece issue period 17; R.I.C. 545)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 332
Date to: Exactly AD 333

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.74 mm
Width: 15.15 mm
Thickness: 1.55 mm
Weight: 1.29 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2886

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: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laurate and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS [IVN NOB C]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing one another, holding spear in outer hand, inner hand resting on shield set on the ground; two standards between
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA [EXERC-TIVS]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: TRS*
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII 539 (p. 216)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Penton Mewsey CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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

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