DOR-2D6942: Copper alloy nummus of Constantine II

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Unique ID: DOR-2D6942

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A nummus of Constantine II (AD 317 - 340) dating to AD 330 - 335 (Reece period 17) GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type with two soldiers and two standards.
Date: Roman
Diameter: 16.27 mm
Weight: 1.45 g
Die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 16.27 mm
Weight: 1.45 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 019377

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 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust, right, laureate, cuirassed
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB [C]
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Marnhull (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7920
Four figure Latitude: 50.97902161
Four figure longitude: -2.300505
1:25K map: ST7920
1:10K map: ST72SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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