PUBLIC-EC4388: PUBLIC-EC4388 CONSTANTIUS II Nummus

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-EC4388

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete, corroded copper-alloy nummus, probably of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to the period AD 335-337 (Reece period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting Two soldiers standing either sid eof one standard. Mint of Trier. Cf. RIC VII, p. 223, no. 593.

Weight: 1.61 g, Diameter: 14.55 mm,Thickness: 1.77 mm.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 337

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.77 mm
Weight: 1.61 g
Diameter: 14.55 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th October 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PastfindersI

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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust seen from behind
Obverse inscription: [...]ANS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing either side of one standard
Reverse inscription: GLOR[IA EXERC]ITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -//•TR(S)•
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 223, cf. no. 593

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Near Lewes

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
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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