NCL-B6E815: NCL-B6E815 : Nummus : Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-B6E815

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A nummus of Constans, VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN reverse, 343-348.

LRBC I, no 137.

Notes:

This coin is one of a large number found in a relatively small area of land, but not considered a hoard.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 343
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.59 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 13.98 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 8th October 2011

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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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: diadem bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-[S PF AVG]
Reverse description: two Victories facing each other, holding wreaths
Reverse inscription: [VICTOR]IAE DD A[VGG] Q NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: M//
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Middleton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9348
Four figure Latitude: 53.919802
Four figure longitude: -0.585431
1:25K map: SE9348
1:10K map: SE94NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NCL
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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