PUBLIC-E4CF9A: Nummus of Constans dating to AD 347-348

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-E4CF9A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Constans dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTORIAE AVGG QNN reverse type depicts two Victories facing and holding a wreath. The mint is unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 14 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th May 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FLE 14 874 (5536)

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: A diademed and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing holding a wreath
Reverse inscription: VIC[TORIAE AV]GG QNN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ.NN
Reverse mint mark: Palm//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Controlled archaeological investigation (stratified)
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Undisturbed grassland

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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