ESS-325467: Copper alloy nummus dating to Constantine I (AD306-337), struck at Trier AD322-333.

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Unique ID: ESS-325467

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus dating to Constantine I (AD306-337), dating AD 321-322. Reece period 16. Obverse shows the helmeted bust of Constantine I facing right, inscription worn away but would read [CONSTANTINVS AVG]. Reverse depicts a globe sitting on top of an altar, inscribed with VOT // IS // XX. Inscription on reverse is worn but would have read [BEATA TRANQVILLITAS]. Mint unknown.

The coin weighs 2.49g, 19.69mm diameter

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 322

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.49 g
Diameter: 19.69 mm

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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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantine I facing right.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINVS AVG]
Reverse description: A globe sitting on top of an altar, inscribed with [VO-TIS-XX]
Reverse inscription: [BEATA TRANQVILLITAS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Much Hadham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL4417
Four figure Latitude: 51.83305556
Four figure longitude: 0.08845804
1:25K map: TL4417
1:10K map: TL41NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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