BH-AC7F20: Roman coin: nummus of Julian II as Caesar

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-AC7F20

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Julian II as Caesar; FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse; minted at Sirmium, AD 355-361. Ref.: RIC Vol. VIII, p. 390, no. 74.

Dimensions: 17.6mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 2.64g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th April 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/48 - 1

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: Julian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Sirmium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N IVLIA-(NVS) NOB C

Reverse description: Legionary spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP-REPARATIO

Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: M - //ASIRM.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: St. Albans (District)
To be known as: Redbourn

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 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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