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Unique ID: LON-638413
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD317-326). Reece period 16 (AD317-330). Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS An altar surmounted by an orb with three stars above. VOTIS XX inscription on altar. Minted in London.
For a parallel see Moorhead (2013, 173 fig, 36).
Dimensions: diameter: 19,23 mm; weight: 3.02g.
Reference: Moorhead, S. 2013. A History of Roman Coinage in Britain. Witham: Greenlight Publishing.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 317
Date to: Circa AD 326
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.02 g
Diameter: 19.23 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmetted and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: CRISPVS NOBIL C
Reverse description: An altar surmounted by an orb with three stars above. VOTIS XX inscription on altar.
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: -/-//PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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