LON-060B86: A contemporary copy of a Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: LON-060B86

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A contemporary copy of a Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 324-361) dating AD 348-361. Reece period 18. FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse. Possibly copying a coin minted in Nicomedia. The inscription and style of the reverse image indicate that it is a copy of a coin common in the mid 4th century.

A parallel for the original can be found in Reece and James (2000, no.134).

Dimensions: diameter: 11.77 mm; weight: 0.79g.

Reference: Reece, R. and James, S. 2000. Identifying Roman Coins. Spink, London.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 348
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.79 g
Diameter: 11.77 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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed bust of the Emperor in profile facing right.
Obverse inscription: CONST[ANTIVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Soldier spearing a fallen barbarian.
Reverse inscription: FEL.TM[P REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: NIC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: City of Westminster (London Borough)
Parish or ward: St. James's (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ3079
Four figure Latitude: 51.49500418
Four figure longitude: -0.12872211
1:25K map: TQ3079
1:10K map: TQ37NW
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: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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