SF-3A3B52: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-3A3B52

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, c.320 AD. Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP, Two Victories standing facing one another holding a wreath inscribed VOT/P R on an altar. Mint: London. Similar to RIC 7 nos. 172-173, however the current example does not appear to be listed in RIC (1966 edition) and has both a differing obverse legend and left rather than right facing bust.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Circa AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.47 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st August 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finder's ref: 7

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: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left with high crested helmet and spear across right shoulder
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS P F AVG

Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another holding a wreath inscribed VOT/P R on an altar with wreath and star
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: -//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Mid Suffolk (District)
To be known as: Creeting St Mary

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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