ESS-C92BE3: ESS-C92BE3 Roman coin: nummus of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-C92BE3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: nummus of Constantine, reverse type VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, dating 318-24 AD, Reece period 16. Mint unknown. Die axis 6.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 14.56 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Colchester OEF 6820

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Laureate bust, right
Reverse description: Two victories holding inscribed shield over altar
Reverse inscription: VIC...
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
Parish or ward: Great Tey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL8825
Four figure Latitude: 51.891839
Four figure longitude: 0.730687
1:25K map: TL8825
1:10K map: TL82NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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