SF-9DF538: SF-9DF538: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-9DF538

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy (silver washed) Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 318-20 (Reece period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type, depicting two Victories standing, holding wreath inscribed VOT / P R; undecorated, narrow altar between them. Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.76 mm
Weight: 2.13 g
Diameter: 17.87 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015

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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]
Obverse description: Helemeted, cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories standing, holding wreath inscribed VOT / P R; undecorated, narrow altar between them
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: Missing
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Alderton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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