NARC-DCC855: NARC-DCC855 : Nummus : Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-DCC855

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 318-324. Reece Period 16. Reverse type VIRTVS EXERCIT VOT XX, depicting two captives back to back with standard between. Mint of London.

Diameter: 19.47mm, Thickness: 1.68mm, Weight: 2.1g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.68 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 19.47 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 I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Cuirassed radiate bust left
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[T/I]NVSIVNNC
Reverse description: Two captives back to back with standard between
Reverse inscription: VIRTVSE/XERCIT//VOT//XX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Reverse mint mark: //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Thrapston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL0277
Four figure Latitude: 52.38154579
Four figure longitude: -0.50286629
1:25K map: TL0277
1:10K map: TL07NW
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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