HAMP-406285Z: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: HAMP-406285Z

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, 'BEATA TRANQVILLITAS (globe on altar inscribed VOT//IS//XX), London mint (AD 321-322 AD; Reece period 16; RIC VII, p. 111 no. 225)

Notes:

Formerly known as HAMP-406285, which was a duplicate ID caused by system error.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 322

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 20.3 mm
Width: 18.2 mm
Thickness: 1.63 mm
Weight: 2.13 g
Diameter: 20.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st June 2011 - Friday 30th September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3242

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 I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate and draped facing left, eagle-tipped sceptre in left hand
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe set on votive altar, inscribed 'VOT/IS/[X]X'; above, three stars
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITA[S]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Thruxton CP

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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