BH-37ABD2: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-37ABD2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 330 - 331 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 215, no. 525.

Diameter: 16.1mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 1.92g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 331

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 16.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/66 - 1

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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-NVS [MAX] AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing one another, each holding a spear and leaning on a shield; between them, two standards.
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: - //TRS(pellet)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: Melbourn

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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