SWYOR-93E134: Roman coin; nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-93E134

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantine I (AD 307 - 337), dating to AD 324-5 (Reece Period 16), PROVIDENTIAE AVGG, camp gate with two turrets and star above. Mint of London. Obverse legend variety: CONSTAN - TINVS AV; the V is right against the bust. RIC VII, p. 116, no. 293var. See LRBC no. 2

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 324
Date to: Circa AD 326

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.37 g
Diameter: 21.51 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd May 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1518

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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN - TINVS AV
Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets; star above
Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE AVGG
Reverse mint mark: - // PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 116, no. 293var

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
Parish or ward: Walkeringham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK7493
Four figure Latitude: 53.428607
Four figure longitude: -0.887757
1:25K map: SK7493
1:10K map: SK79SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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