BERK-A61021: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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Unique ID: BERK-A61021

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Crispus (AD 317-26), dating to AD 323-4 (Reece Period 16), CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath enclosing VOT X. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 115, no. 291.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 323
Date to: Exactly AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th September 2014

Rally details.

This object was found at Leisure Promotions/Rotary Club Lark Hill Wantage

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Rallyticket437. 2014.386

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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IVL CRIS - PVS NOB C
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT X
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // PLON crescent
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 115, no. 291

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Lockinge (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4185
Four figure Latitude: 51.56239482
Four figure longitude: -1.40993166
1:25K map: SU4185
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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