NLM-3EA858: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: NLM-3EA858

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 311-12 (Reece Period 15), PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, Emperor standing left, holding globe and spear. Probably Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 137, cf. no. 222 / Cloke and Toone, London Mint, p. 186, cf. 7.07.003.

Diameter: 22.0mm, Weight: 3.39gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 311
Date to: Circa AD 312

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.39 g
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM28250

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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: (CONSTANTINVS P F AVG)
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding globe and spear.
Reverse inscription: [PRINCIPI IV]VENT[VTIS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Reverse mint mark: - * // [PLN?]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII p. 137, cf. 222

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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