SF-7468EB: Roman coin: nummus of Constans.

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-7468EB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constans (AD 333-350), dating to AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17). VICTOR[IAE D D AVGG Q N N] reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, holding wreaths; pellet between Victories. Mint of Trier.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 347
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.68 mm
Weight: 0.76 g
Diameter: 14.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th March 2019

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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: Constans
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Diademed unclear bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONST[...]-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, holding wreaths; pellet between Victories.
Reverse inscription: VICTOR[IAE D D AVGG Q N N]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: pellet//TR[...]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Wenhaston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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