SOM-519CDF: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-519CDF

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine II dating to AD 320 to 321 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse depicting a wreath around VOT/ V. Minted at Siscia. RIC VII Siscia 163 or 164. There is a break down one side removing c.15% of the flan.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 321

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.64 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 2nd March 2015 - Monday 11th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 17090

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: CONST[ANTINVS IVN NOB C]
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing V[O]T /V
Reverse inscription: CAESARV[M NOSTRORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: -//ɛSIS[*]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII Siscia 163 or 164

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Zeals CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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: SOM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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