BERK-45F820: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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Unique ID: BERK-45F820

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar dating to the period AD 318-324 (Reece Period 16), mint of London. BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse. Sear (1988) 3941.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.58 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 20.47 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2011 - Monday 31st October 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2012.123

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTI]NVS IVN N C
Reverse description: Altar inscribed VOTIS XX with globe on top
Reverse inscription: [BEATA TRAN]QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: //PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Boxford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4370
Four figure Latitude: 51.427382
Four figure longitude: -1.382905
1:25K map: SU4370
1:10K map: SU47SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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