NLM-4DD2E4: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-4DD2E4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin fragment. Nummus of Constantine II (317-340), Trier mint Beata Tran Quilitas issue of 321-323, Reece period 16.

Obverse description: Youthful bust laureate cuirassed left, indeterminate features before bust.

Obverse inscription: [---]TINVS IVN NOB C

Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, two stars over, discontinuous legend.

Reverse inscription: [BEATA TRAN] QVILLITAS

In exergue: [-?]PTR'

Diameter: 20.7mm,. Weight: 1.56gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.56 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 5th June 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM39669

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: House of Constantine
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Youthful bust laureate cuirassed left, indeterminate features before bust.
Obverse inscription: [---]TINVS IVN NOB C
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX, two stars over, discontinuous legend.
Reverse inscription: [BEATA TRAN] QVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: [-?]PTR'
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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