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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-956CB6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman Radiate nummus of Constantine II, as Caesar, (AD 330 - 348). Reece period 17. Mint of London.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.95 mm
Width: 17.26 mm
Thickness: 2.05 mm
Weight: 2.72 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010

Rally details.

This object was found at West Hanney 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Y118

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: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Obverse description: Radiate, draped, & cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: [FL CL] CONSTANT-I[N]VS [IVN N C]
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing with shield inscribed VOT/PR over altar containing wreath
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: West Hanney (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4092
Four figure Latitude: 51.625402
Four figure longitude: -1.423561
1:25K map: SU4092
1:10K map: SU49SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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