CORN-C4501D: nummus of Constantius II (obverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-C4501D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD323-361), Reece period 18, VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each holding a wreath and palm, mint of Trier, AD 347-348.

Cf. RIC VIII, p.152, no.197.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 16.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 16th November 2015 - Monday 16th November 2015

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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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI-VS P F AVG
Reverse description: Two victories standing facing one another, each holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: E // TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII no.197.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
District: Cornwall (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Lanivet (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SX0265
Four figure Latitude: 50.45134394
Four figure longitude: -4.79045375
1:25K map: SX0265
1:10K map: SX05NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Sydenham, E.A., Sutherland, C.H.V., Carson, R.A.G. and Kent, J.P.	1981	The Roman Imperial Coinage: The Family of Constantine I, A.D. 337-364	London	Spink and Son Ltd	152	no.197

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Recording Institution: CORN
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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