DOR-1A5F07: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-1A5F07

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Anummus of Constantine II, dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS (two soldiers and two standards) reverse. Mint of Lugdunum (Lyon)
Mint mark: //.PLG
Reference: LRBC part I, No. 187
Diameter: 15.66 mm
Weight: 2.11 g
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 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.11 g
Diameter: 15.66 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 016695

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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust facing right, laureate, cuirassed
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: //.PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : Part I 187

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Micheldever (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5541
Four figure Latitude: 51.16560992
Four figure longitude: -1.21477905
1:25K map: SU5541
1:10K map: SU54SE
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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