DUR-3D963A: Roman radiate or nummus, probably of Constantine AD 318-320.

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Unique ID: DUR-3D963A

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Incomplete silver washed Roman radiate or nummus, of Constantine I, probably of AD 318-320. RIC VII, 181.

Obverse: radiate bust, likely draped and cuirassed.
Legend:[---]STAN TINVS IVN [N]C

Reverse: two victories standing facing each other holding shield inscribed VOT/PR over altar. Alter side has a wreath surrounding a star.
Legend: [VICTORIAE L]AETA EPRINC PERP
Mint: P[LN?]

The coin is incomplete, having part of the edge missing to the left of the bust.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 318
Date to: Circa AD 320

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 17.78 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st July 2019 - Sunday 21st July 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: R489

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust left
Obverse inscription: [---]STAN TINVS IVN [N]C
Reverse description: two victories standing facing each other holding shield inscribed VOT/PR over altar. Alter side has a wreath surrounding a star.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE L]AETA EPRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
RIC Identifier: RIC VII Londinium 181
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: P[LN?]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Richmondshire (District)
Parish or ward: Brough with St. Giles (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE2198
Four figure Latitude: 54.37707276
Four figure longitude: -1.67821761
1:25K map: SE2198
1:10K map: SE29NW
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: DUR
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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