BERK-09BE38: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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Unique ID: BERK-09BE38

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 333-334 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers, two standards. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 218, no. 556. Although the images and inscriptions on the coin are clear and well formulated, the die axis of 4 o'clock may suggest a contemporary copy.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 333
Date to: Circa AD 334

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2016.695

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 II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing with two standards
Reverse inscription: GLOR-[IA EXER]C-ITVS
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: Branch//TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
Parish or ward: Noke (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP5413
Four figure Latitude: 51.81303213
Four figure longitude: -1.21808761
1:25K map: SP5413
1:10K map: SP51SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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