SWYOR-3CC7E2: Roman coin; nummus of Constantine I or II, SARMATIA DEVICTA

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-3CC7E2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy coin; a nummus of Constantine I or II dating to the period AD 322 - 325 (Reece period 16). SARMATIA DEVICTA reverse type depicting Victory advancing right holding wreath and palm and pushing a captive to the right. Mint unknown. The coin is 18.3mm diameter, 2.1mm thick and 2.34g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 322
Date to: Circa AD 325

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.34 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th May 2015 - Sunday 17th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2657

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]
Obverse description: bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANT[...]
Reverse description: Victory advancing right with wreath and palm and pushing captive to right
Reverse inscription: SAR[MATIA DEVICTA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SARMATIA DEVICTA
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
District: Wakefield (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Ackworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE4617
Four figure Latitude: 53.64749067
Four figure longitude: -1.30559718
1:25K map: SE4617
1:10K map: SE41NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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