SOM-D3BE95: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-D3BE95

Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine dating to AD 343-348 (Reece period 17) VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each with a small wreath. Unclear mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 343
Date to: Circa AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 14.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st November 2018 - Thursday 21st February 2019

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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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Two Victories facing one another, each holding a wreath
Reverse inscription: Illegible

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
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)
To be known as: Martock CP

Spatial coordinates


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: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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