ASHM-16C795: Roman coin; nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: ASHM-16C795

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period AD 353-355. Reverse type FEL TEMP - REPARATIO. Reece period 18. Minted in Lyon. RIC VIII 187 or 190.

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 353
Date to: Exactly AD 355

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD249

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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTANT-TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Soldier standing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: -/-//[.]PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII 187 or 190

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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