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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-BB7157

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nmmus of Constantine I
Date 318-324
Diameter 18mm, weight 2.39g.
Obverse: high crested helmet, cuirassed bust left, spear over shoulder
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse: two Victories holding a shield over an altar, VOT PR on shield
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, in ex PLN
Mint: London
Die axes: 6 o'clock

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.39 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Monday 30th April 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 5261

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]
Obverse description: high crested helmet, cuirassed bust left, spear over shoulder
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse description: two Victories holding a shield over an altar, VOT PR on shield
Reverse inscription: Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, in ex PLN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Tewkesbury (District)
To be known as: Highnam

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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: GLO
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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