ESS-A34D6D: A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans (AD 337-350).

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-A34D6D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constans (AD 337-350). Reece period 17. VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN, Two victories facing one another holding wreaths above. D in the centre field. Minted in Trier. RIC VIII Trier no. 195.

Dimensions: diameter: 15.54 mm; weight: 1.42g.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: CIMS
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.42 g
Diameter: 15.54 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 7949

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: Constans
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN / S P F AVG
Reverse description: Rosette diademed and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVGG Q NN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: Two victories facing one another holding wreaths above. D in the centre field.
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Maldon (District)
Parish or ward: Great Totham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL8509
Four figure Latitude: 51.74914446
Four figure longitude: 0.67860109
1:25K map: TL8509
1:10K map: TL80NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: CIMS
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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