NLM-D22575: Roman Coin: Nummus of House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-D22575

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of House of Constantine (306-361), fallen horseman issue of 355-361, Reece period 18. Encrusted, but possibly an official issue.

Obverse description: Bust diademed right.

Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman.

Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPAR]ATIO

Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.

Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 1.45gms, die axis: probably 12

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 355
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.45 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd June 2015

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM29197

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust diademed right

Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPAR]ATIO

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Walkeringham

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

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

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

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