ASHM-DEF6DB: Roman coin; nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-DEF6DB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 322. Reverse type BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS, globe on altar. Reece period 16. Mint of Trier. RIC VII 341.

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 322
Date to: Exactly AD 322

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD362

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 I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Helmeted, cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe set on altar, inscribed VO/TIS/XX; above, three stars.
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRAN-QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: -/-//STR(dot)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII 341

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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