ESS-69B2E3: Roman Coin: Nummus of 4th century ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-69B2E3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus belonging to either Licinus, Licinus II or Crispus dating to the period AD318-20 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two victories holding a shield inscribed VOT PR. Mint not known. Obverse shows bust facing right. Obverse legend not discernable. Diameter: 17.38mm. Thickness: 1.14mm. Weight: 1.72g. Die axis: 12 o'clock.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 318
Date to: Exactly AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.14 mm
Weight: 1.72 g
Diameter: 17.38 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

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: Bust facing right
Reverse description: Two victories holding a shield inscribed VOT PR
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
To be known as: Littlebury

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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