NLM-B6BDA2: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-B6BDA2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine I (306-337), Beata Tranquillitas issue of 321-323, Reece period 16.

Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right.

Obverse inscription: CONSTA NTINVS AVG

Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX

Reverse inscription: B[EATA TRAN] QVILLITAS

In exergue: possibly TRS or TR.S

Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 2.79gms, die axis: 6

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: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.79 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 18th October 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM34990

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTA NTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VOT/IS/XX
Reverse inscription: B[EATA TRAN] QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: possibly TRS or TR.S
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Rudston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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