BH-30FC5C: Roman coin: nummus of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-30FC5C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each holding a wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 152, no. 195.

Diameter: 16.2mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 1.73g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.73 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th January 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/45 - 33

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: Constans
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: CONSTAN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, each holding a wreath.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVGG[Q NN]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: D//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: St. Ippolyts

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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