BH-33748F: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine (incomplete)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-33748F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). 'She-wolf and twins' reverse. Mint of Lyon. RIC VII, p. 138, no. 242 or p. 140, no. 275*.

Diameter: 15.1 mm. Weight: 1.24 g.

Notes:

*The difference between these two coins is not clear from the RIC listing.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st December 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/185 - 11

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma left.
Obverse inscription: [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse description: She-wolf standing left, suckling twins below, two stars above.
Reverse inscription: No legend.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - //PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Westmill

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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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