CAM-56E761: Roman Coin : A copper-alloy Nummus of Constantius II as Caesar, AD324-337

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Unique ID: CAM-56E761

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II as Caesar (AD 323-37), dating to AD 325-6 (Reece Period 16), Reverse legend reads PROVIDENTIAE CAESS. Reverse shows camp gate, with two turrets and star above.. RIC VII, p.206, no.464.

Obverse shows laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left. Obverse legend reads FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. Reverse fields and exergue read: / //PTR crescent. Condition is very fine. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 3.03g, diameter is 20.48mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 325
Date to: Circa AD 326

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.03 g
Diameter: 20.48 mm

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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
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Camp gate with two turrets
Reverse inscription: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: / //PTR crescent
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 206, no. 464

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 finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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