LANCUM-7A311E: Æ Nummus¸Constantius II; 1.7gm; AD 355-60; (as LRBC II. 77)

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COIN

Unique ID: LANCUM-7A311E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy unassigned numuus of Constantius II dating AD 355-60 (Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]. Obverse legend: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG . Reverse legend: SPES REIPVBLICE. Mint unknown (as LRBC II. 77). The diameter is 17mm and the weight 1.7g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 360

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th July 2015 - Tuesday 7th July 2015

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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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTANTIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor in military dress standing left holding globe and spear
Reverse inscription: SPES REIPVBLICE
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SPES REI PVBLICE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: South Lakeland (District)
Parish or ward: Burton-in-Kendal (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SD5376
Four figure Latitude: 54.17761896
Four figure longitude: -2.72156552
1:25K map: SD5376
1:10K map: SD57NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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

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