BH-2363C6: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-2363C6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, probably dating to AD 323 (Reece period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse depicting a globe on an altar inscribed 'VOT/IS/XX', with three stars above. Probably mint of Lyon: RIC VII, p. 134, no. 199 var.*.

Diameter: 18.4mm; thickness: 2mm. Weight: 3.1g.

Notes:

*The obverse image on this coin is a draped and cuirassed bust, whereas that listed in RIC is just cuirassed.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 30th August 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/117 - 1

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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTA[...]VS AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX, with [three stars above].
Reverse inscription: ...]A[...TRAN]QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: - //(PLG)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (District)
To be known as: Ayot St. Lawrence

Spatial coordinates

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: Character undetermined

References cited

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Updated: 8 years ago

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