NLM-810DA2: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-810DA2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

Copper coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), possibly Constantius II (323-361), Camp Gate issue of 324-330, Reece period 16. Chipped.

Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed left.

Obverse inscription: [---]TIVS NOB C

Reverse description: Camp gate with two towers, star above, six courses masonry, central door.

Reverse inscription: possibly [PROVIDENTIAE] CAESS

Diameter: 15.9mm, Weight: 1.60gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 330

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 15.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th July 2019

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM43124

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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed left
Obverse inscription: [---]TIVS NOB C

Reverse description: Camp gate with two towers, star above, six courses masonry, central door
Reverse inscription: possibly [PROVIDENTIAE] CAESS

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

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: Humberston

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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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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