HAMP-3CB5A8: Roman coin: Irregular nummus copying the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-3CB5A8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy irregular nummus copying the House of Constantine dating to the period c. AD 335-341 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers flanking one standard. Mint unclear.

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 341

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.7 mm
Width: 12.7 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 0.88 g
Diameter: 13.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3572; Weekend Wanderers USA Tour September 2012

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]
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]?VL[...]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing flanking one standard resting inner hand on shield and holding spear in outer hand
Reverse inscription: [GLORI]A EXE[RCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Chilcomb CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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