WMID-F15202: Roman coin: Nummus of House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-F15202

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper-alloy nummus of House of Constantine (AD 306 to AD 361), dating to the period AD 347 to AD 348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories facing, holding wreath, probably over altar. Mint uncertain.

Diameter: 14.5 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm

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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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [ ]AN[ ]
Reverse description: Probably two Victories facing, holding wreaths, probably over an altar
Reverse inscription: illegible
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Warwick (District)
To be known as: Leamington Spa

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst searching with a metal detector

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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