WAW-0B5961: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantinopolis

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Unique ID: WAW-0B5961

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, probably dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17), 'CONSTANTINOPOLIS' issue, Victory facing left on prow reverse type. Mint of Trier.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 18.15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th November 2010

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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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmetted personification of Constantinople facing left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN]TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory facing left on prow
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: [T]R.S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Pillerton Hersey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP3048
Four figure Latitude: 52.129497
Four figure longitude: -1.563166
1:25K map: SP3048
1:10K map: SP34NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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