ASHM-887C3D: Roman coin; nummus of Crispus

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-887C3D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period AD 323-324 (Reece Period 16). Reverse type CAESARVM NOSTRORVM, wreath enclosing VOT X. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 115, no. 291.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 323
Date to: Exactly AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2007 - Friday 31st August 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD239

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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IVL CRIS -P VS NOB C
Reverse description: VOT/X within laurel wreath
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: -/-//PLON (crescent)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 115, no. 291

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

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: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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