PUBLIC-13C681: Roan coin, possible contemporary copy of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-13C681

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Copper alloy nummus possibly a contemporary copy of Constantine I (306 - 337), Lyon mint 321 - 323, Reece period 16. BEATA TRANQVILLITAS globe on altar inscribed [VOT/IS] XX. RIC VII, p.132, c.f.153

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.53 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th April 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Beedon Pocock

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 I
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: laureate head right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: globe on altar inscribed [VOT/IS] XX
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: C R //[ ]
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

RIC : VII p.132, c.f.153

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Beedon

Spatial coordinates

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: metal detector survey on archaeological site
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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