ESS-6448B4: Roman Coin: Nummus of Crispus

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Unique ID: ESS-6448B4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Crispus, AD 317 - AD 326 (Reece Period 16). The reverse legend is CAESARVM NOSTORVM around VOT X in a laurel wreath with a star in the top badge. Mintmark is TS... Mint of Thessalonica. RIC VII, p 505, no. 57.

Diameter: 16.80mm. Thickness: 1.73mm. Weight: 2.05. Die axis: 6 o'clock

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 317
Date to: Exactly AD 326

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.73 mm
Weight: 2.05 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2012 - Sunday 30th September 2012

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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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Thessalonica
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust left
Obverse inscription: [FL I]VL [CRI]PVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Laurel wreath with a star in the top badge with VOT X in field.
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: TS...
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
To be known as: Kelvedon Parish

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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