SOM-DB0431: Roman coin: probably a contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-DB0431

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin probably a contemporary copy of a nummus of Constantius II dating to AD 355 to 361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse. Imitating the mint of Siscia.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.17 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd July 2018 - Monday 22nd October 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018362

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 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTAN TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman
Reverse inscription: FEL TEM[P R]EPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: //CSIC
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST4517
Four figure Latitude: 50.9497966
Four figure longitude: -2.78432513
1:25K map: ST4517
1:10K map: ST41NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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