ESS-C19AC3: Roman coin: nummus of Crispus

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-C19AC3

Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (317-326 AD), Reece Period 16, BEATA TRANQVILLITAS (Altar surmounted by globe and three stars) reverse type, minted at Trier, Germany, 321-323 AD. RIC vol. VII, pg. 200, Trier no. 417/8.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7397

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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing left, spear over right shoulder and shield on left arm
Obverse inscription: IVL CRISPVS [NOB CAES]
Reverse description: Altar surmounted by globe, three stars abover
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: -/-// . [T]RP
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)
Parish or ward: Ridgewell (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL7440
Four figure Latitude: 52.03111144
Four figure longitude: 0.53504832
1:25K map: TL7440
1:10K map: TL74SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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