SOM-94C937: Roman coin: nummus of Constantius II

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Unique ID: SOM-94C937

Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (AD 337-361), dating to AD 351-355 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type, depicting a soldier advancing left spearing a fallen horseman. Alexandria mint. RIC VIII, pg. 544, no. 80.

Notes:

The mint and patina are both unusual for this area and this may be a modern import

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 351
Date to: Exactly AD 355

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.28 g
Diameter: 17.99 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019798

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: Constantius II
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Alexandria, Egypt
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]STAN-TIVS [...]
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP RE]PARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: //ALEA
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
Parish or ward: Kingsdon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST5126
Four figure Latitude: 51.03126334
Four figure longitude: -2.70013627
1:25K map: ST5126
1:10K map: ST52NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Updated: 6 years ago

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