IOW-AF1791: Roman Coin: Nummus of Crispus

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COIN

Unique ID: IOW-AF1791

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of Crispus (AD 317-326), dating to the period c. AD 323-324 (Reece period 16). BEAT TRANQLITAS? Reverse type depicting globe on altar, inscribed VOTIS XX. London mint. Mintmark: -//PLON

Obverse: CRISPVS NOBIL C; Laureate and cuirassed left, holding spear and shield.

Reverse: (BEAT TRA - NQLITAS?); Globe on altar, inscribed VOTIS XX.

Diameter: 19.0mm. Weight: 3.02g. DA=12:6.

RIC VII, p. 114, cf. no. 279.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Finder
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: Circa AD 323
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.02 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th July 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2017-2-157

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 and cuirassed left, holding spear and shield
Obverse inscription: CRISPVS NOBIL C
Reverse description: Globe on altar, inscribed VOTIS XX.
Reverse inscription: (BEAT TRA - NQLITAS?)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEAT TRANQLITAS
Reverse mint mark: -//PLON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 114, cf. no. 279.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

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
Discovery circumstances: Club rally
Current location: Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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

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