SOM-142785: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-142785

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, CONSTANTINOPOLIS type (Victory on prow reverse), minted at Trier, AD 330-335, LRBC pt 1, no.66.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.63 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 20887

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and robed bust facing left with sceptre resting on left shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left on prow holding sceptre in right hand and resting left hand on prow
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: -//TR.P
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : pt 1 66

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Mid Devon (District)
To be known as: Halberton

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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