BH-DAD57D: Roman coin: nummus of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-DAD57D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constans, dating to the period AD 348 - 350 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse depicting the emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix-on-globe and standard; with Victory seated in stern, steering. Uncertain mint.

Dimensions not known ( recorded from photograph).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 348
Date to: Exactly AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th February 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/183 - 18

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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...CONSTA]-NS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley, holding phoenix on globe and standard with Chi-Rho; Victory in stern, steering.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP] REPARATIO
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
To be known as: Birchanger

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
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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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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