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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-53A657

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A slightly worn copper alloy nummus (AE 3) of Crispus (AD 317-26), dating to AD 323-4 (Reece Period 16), Obverse: IVL CRISPVS NOB C, Laureate head right. Reverse: CAESARVM NOSTORVM, wreath enclosing VOT X. Mint of London, - // PLON crescent. RIC VII, p. 115, no. 291.

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 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 19.57 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 23rd September 2016

Rally details.

This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Americans nr Bicester 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 38

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: Crispus
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IVL CRISP - VS NOB C
Reverse description: VOT X in wreath
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRVM
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: - // PLON crescent
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 115, no. 291

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
To be known as: Bicester

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Weekend Wanderers American Detecting Holidays

References cited

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Updated: 6 years ago

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