BH-E5A2DC: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-E5A2DC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece period 17). 'Victory standing left on prow of boat' reverse. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 215, no. 530.

Diameter: 17.3mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 2.4g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 331

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th July 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/108 - 8

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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, sceptre over left shoulder.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow of boat, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: No legend.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: //TRS(pellet)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Colesden

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

References cited

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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