NLM-142AFB: Roman Coin: Nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-142AFB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Trier mint, Urbs Roma issue of 333-334, RIC vol. 7 no. 553, Reece period 17

Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma cuirassed left.

Obverse inscription: VRBS ROMA

Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins, two stars above

In exergue: TRS'

Diameter: 16.6mm, Weight: 2.26gms, die axis: 12

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 333
Date to: Exactly AD 334

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.26 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th November 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM41514

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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma cuirassed left
Obverse inscription: VRBS ROMA
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins, two stars above
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: TRS'
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : Vol. 7 no. 553

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Updated: 5 years ago

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