BERK-767F24: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-767F24

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to AD 320 (Reece Period 16), VIRTVS EXERCIT, Two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT XX. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 129, cf. no. 107.

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Finder's ref: 31

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.89 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 17.84 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th September 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2013.416

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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONST[ANTINVS AVG]
Reverse description: Two captives seated beneath standard inscribed VOT XX
Reverse inscription: VIRTV [S EXERCIT]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: (A S) // PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 129, cf. no. 107

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: West Challow (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3687
Four figure Latitude: 51.58071711
Four figure longitude: -1.48185358
1:25K map: SU3687
1:10K map: SU38NE
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

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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