HAMP-31FA68: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II (probably)

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Unique ID: HAMP-31FA68

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and corroded 4th-century silver-washed copper-alloy Roman nummus probably of Constantine II as Caesar, 'BEATA TRANQVILLITAS', uncertain mint (318-324 AD; Reece period issue 16)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 18.2 mm
Width: 17.45 mm
Thickness: 1.95 mm
Weight: 2.25 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3207

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Bust radiate and cuirassed facing left
Obverse inscription: ...V...N...B...
Reverse description: Globe set on votive altar, inscribed 'VOT/IS/XX'; above, three stars
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU6155
Four figure Latitude: 51.290875
Four figure longitude: -1.126599
1:25K map: SU6155
1:10K map: SU65NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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