BH-17AEB8: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-17AEB8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 319-320 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse depicting two Victories standing, facing each other, holding between them a shield inscribed 'VOT/PR' over an altar. Mint of London (probably). RIC VII, p. 107, no. 157.

Dimensions: diameter: 17.1mm; thickness: 1.7mm. Weight: 1.81g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 319
Date to: Exactly AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 13/59 - 39

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 I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Cuirassed bust right, wearing laureate helmet.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CON]STANTIN[VS MAX AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, holding between them a shield, inscribed 'VOT/PR', over an altar. Altar has lozenge containing central pellet, with further pellet in each of four corners of face.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: //(PLN)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Lilley

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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

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