CAM-13B1C2: Copper-alloy Nummus Possibly Contemporary Copy of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-13B1C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus, possibly a contemporary copy, of Constans. Mint is Trier, Reece period 18. Obverse shows pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG. Reverse shows emperor standing left on gallery holding Victory with wreath and standard, Victory steering in stern. Reverse legend reads FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Reverse fields and exergue read: / //TRP. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 4.89g, diameter is 23.63mm. C.f. RIC VIII, p.153, no.219.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.89 g
Diameter: 23.63 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 20th September 2011

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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
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTA - NS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emporer standing left on gallery holding Victory with wreath and standard, Victory steering in stern
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: / //TRP
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

RIC : VIII p.153, no.219

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: south Cambridgeshire Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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