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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-0C1DD2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, probably of Constantius II, AD 324-328 (Reece period 16). Reverse legend reads PROVIDEN-[TIAE CAESS]. Reverse shows Camp Gate with two towers and a star above. Probably mint of Trier.

Obverse legend reads [...] CONST(ANTIVS) NOB CAES. Obverse shows a laurate and cuirassed bust left. Die axis is 12 o'clock. Weight is 2.53g, diameter is 18.7mm, thickness is 1.7mm.

Notes:

working note E.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 324
Date to: Circa AD 328

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.53 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2015 - Wednesday 30th September 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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: [...] CONST(ANTIVS) NOB CAES
Reverse description: Camp gate, two turrets, star above
Reverse inscription: PROVIDEN-[TIAE CAESS]
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Reverse mint mark: //(STR)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Lincolnshire County Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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

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