YORYM-088968: Roman Coin : Nummus of Constantius II as Caesar.

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Unique ID: YORYM-088968

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II as Caesar (AD 324-337), dating to the period AD 330-331 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Rome. As RIC VII p.336, number 337.

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 331

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05674

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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Unclear.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p.336 number 337.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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