SOM-1B2AE3: Roman coin: nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-1B2AE3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type (two soldiers, one standard), minted at Trier, 337-340 AD. RIC vol VIII, pg. 144, no. 82.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 14.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 21st July 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 020844

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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [FL IVL CONSTA]NTIVS AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers holding one standard
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//TRS palm
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII 82

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
To be known as: Chewton Mendip

Spatial coordinates

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

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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