ASHM-DD8521: Roman coin; nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-DD8521

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period AD 332-333. Reverse type GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS. Reece period 17. Mint of Trier. RIC VII 539.

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 332
Date to: Exactly AD 333

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 15.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 31st December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD359

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: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]NSTANTINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing front, heads turned inwards, resting inner hands on shield and holding spears with outer hands; between them, two standards.
Reverse inscription: GLOR-IA EXERC-ITVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRP*
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII 539

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

References cited

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

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