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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-3CCFB4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus of Constantine
Date 318-324
Diameter 19mm, thickness 1.7mm, weight 2.68g
Obverse: Laureate cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: C[ONSTANTINVS] AVG
Reverse: Globe set on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; three stars above
Reverse inscription: [BEATA TRANQVILLITAS] in ex PLG
Mint: Lyons
Condition: fine
Die axes: 6 o'clock

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 318
Date to: Ante AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.68 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2009 - Thursday 31st December 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 3864

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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: C[ONSTANTINVS] AVG
Reverse description: Globe set on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX; three stars above
Reverse inscription: [BEATA TRANQVILLITAS] in ex PLG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Tewkesbury (District)
To be known as: Highnam

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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