LVPL-7EFDF3: Roman: Nummus of Constantine

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Unique ID: LVPL-7EFDF3

Object type certainty: Certain
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A nummus issued AD 321-322 in London under the authority of Constantine II as Caesar (RIC VII, 112, 236 var). Flavius Claudius Constantinus Augustus was the oldest of Constantine's surviving sons but was killed outside Aquilea during the Constantinian family's civil war.

The coin is very dark and suffers from wear to the reverse, though the type is still clearly identifiable.

Obverse:- Radiate crowned and cuirassed bust of Constantine II facing left. Legend around:- 'CONSTANTINVS IVNNC'

Reverse:- A globe upon an altar, inscribed 'VOT/IS/XX'. Legend around 'BEATA TRANQVILIAS'. 'PLON' in exergue.

Reverse:-

Notes:

Number 4

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 322

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 19 mm
Width: 18 mm
Weight: 3 g
Diameter: 19 mm

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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 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Radiate crowned and cuirassed bust of Constantine II facing left.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVNNC
Reverse description: A globe upon an altar.
Reverse inscription: on altar:- 'VOT/IS/XX'. Legend around:- 'BEATA TRANQVILIAS'.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: PLON in exergue
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Navenby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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