ASHM-1C8992: Roman coin; contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-1C8992

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus the House of Constantine, probably dating to the period AD 355-361. Reverse type copies FEL TEMP REPARATIO. Reece period 18.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD399

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Unspecified ruler (contemporary copy)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]-[...]T*HY

Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: IIHTTN-[...]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Contemporary copy

Coin references

No coin references available.

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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Audit data

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

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