WILT-0748A3: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: WILT-0748A3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 320 (Reece period 16). IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG obverse depicting Bust facing left with a high-crested helmet, cuirass and spear across the right shoulder. VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories holding a wreath or shield (with VOT PR inside) over an altar with a wreath and star in the centre. Mint of London. RIC Vol VII p 108 no 168.

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.24 g
Diameter: 17.29 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM4996

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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust facing left with a high-crested helmet, cuirass and spear across right shoulder.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CONSTAN]TIN[VS AVG]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a wreath or shield inscribed VOT PR over an altar with a wreath and central star.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: [-/-//PLON]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Shrewton

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

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