SF-7AB226: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-7AB226

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to AD 320-321 (Reece Period 16). VIRTVS EXERCIT reverse type depicting two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT/XX. Uncertain mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Exactly AD 321

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.21 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 19.21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: EKE 063
Other reference: Finds reference SS15 241

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
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed head right
Obverse inscription: [CONST]ANTIN[VS] AVG
Reverse description: Two captives seated under standard inscribed VOT/XX
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]star[...]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Eyke

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: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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