NLM-198592: Roman Coin: Nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-198592

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Two Victories issue of 347-348, possibly Trier mint, Reece period 17. Chipped.

Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right; large eye.

Obverse inscription: [--]ONSTANTI [---]VS AVG

Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other holding wreaths

Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE ]DD AVGGQ NN

In exergue: possibly [-]RS

Diameter: 16.4mm, Weight: 0.87gms, die axis: 12

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.87 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd April 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM42287

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right; large eye
Obverse inscription: [--]ONSTANTI [---]VS AVG
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE ]DD AVGGQ NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: possibly [-]RS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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