WMID-61B273: Roman coin: Complete nummus, probably of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-61B273

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy nummus, possibly of Constans (AD 333 to AD 350), dating to the period AD 348 to AD 350 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATION reverse type depicting the Emperor standing on gally, holding standard and Victory on globe, crowning him with a wreath. Victory sat in galley. Mint of Trier.

Diameter: 20.7 mm
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 4.8 g

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 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 4.8 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 27th December 2013

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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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diadem bust draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [ ]AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing on gallery, holding standard and Victory on globe, crowning him with a wreath. Victory sat in galley.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEM[P] R[EPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: / //TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: South Staffordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Brewood and Coven (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ8809
Four figure Latitude: 52.67856447
Four figure longitude: -2.17892566
1:25K map: SJ8809
1:10K map: SJ80NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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