NLM-913C23: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-913C23

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine II (317-340), Trier mint Providentiae Caess issue of 326, Reece period 16, RIC volume 7 page 209 no. 429. Very fine condition.

Obverse description: bust laureate cuirassed left.

Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C

Reverse description: Camp gate with two towers, star above.

Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS

In exergue: PTR dot over crescent. Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin, citing Sear volume 5 no. 17216.

Diameter: 19.0mm, Weight: 2.60gms, 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: Exactly AD 326
Date to: Exactly AD 326

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 14th April 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM28480

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed left.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Camp gate with two towers, star above.
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN TIAE CAESS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: PTR dot over crescent.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : 7 429

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Scawby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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: 9 years ago

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