HAMP-221924: Roman coin : nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-221924

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman nummus of Constantine II as Caesar, dating to AD 321-324 (Reece period 16). CAESARVM NOSTRORVM reverse type depicting a wreath enclosing VOT / X. Mint of Lyon.
Reference: RIC volume VII, p.135, no. 218 or 221.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 321
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th May 2013 - Sunday 26th May 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Hampshire Cultural Trust Object Entry Form WINCM 427

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust left.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT / X
Reverse inscription: C[AES]ARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: uncertain // PLGC
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : 7 no. 218 or 221

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Kings Worthy

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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