WILT-8F34A3: Roman coin : Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-8F34A3

Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), measuring 17mm in diameter with a die axis of 6. The coin is worn with edge damage.

Obverse: Laureate helmeted cuirassed bust right
IMP CONSTAN TINVS [MAX] AVG
Reverse: Two victories holding wreath inscribed VOT / PR over altar
VICTORIAE LAETAE [ ] *//STR

Mint: Trier, AD 319

Reference: RIC 213

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 319
Date to: Circa AD 319

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2011 - Thursday 30th June 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 3663

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
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: Trier
Obverse description: Laureate helmeted cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTAN TINVS [MAX] AVG

Reverse description: Two victories holding wreath inscribed VOT / PR over altar
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE [ ]

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: *//STR
Status: Regular

Coin references

  • RIC : 213

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Teffont

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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