NLM-A07EAE: Roman Coin: Nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-A07EAE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Constantinopolis commemorative issue of 330-340, possibly issue of 330-331, Trier mint, Reece period 17. Possibly RIC vol. 7 no. 523

Obverse description: Helmeted bust left.

Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOP]OLIS

Reverse description: Victory advancing left on prow with spear and shield.

In exergue: TRS.

Diameter: 16.3mm, Weight: 1.47gms, 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 330
Date to: Exactly AD 331

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.47 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th June 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM42957

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 left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOP]OLIS
Reverse description: Victory advancing left on prow with spear and shield.
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. 523

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ashby cum Fenby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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: NLM
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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