BH-698865: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine (possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-698865

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus, possibly of the House of Constantine; possibly GLORIA EXERCITVS (two standards) reverse, minted AD 330-335.

Dimensions: 16.7mm diameter, 1.7mm thick. Weight: 2.31g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.31 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th March 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/35 - 4

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: [Two soldiers] and (two standards).
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Lowick

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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