LEIC-15C915: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-15C915

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), dating to the period AD 333-4 ( Reece Period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS obverse, with reverse depicting Victory on prow with sceptre and shield. Mint of Lyon.

Diameter: 16.6mm, thickness: 2.0mm, weight: 2.13g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 333
Date to: Circa AD 334

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.13 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th March 2014

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust holding spear and shield.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing on a prow.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: *PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Rutland (Unitary Authority)
District: Rutland (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rutland

Spatial coordinates

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

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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