NLM-260922: Roman Coin: Nummus of Licinius I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-260922

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Copper alloy coin. Nummus, probably of Licinius I (308-324), dating to AD 321-4 (Reece Period 16), IOVI CONSERVATORI, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory and sceptre, between eagle and captive. Probably Mint of Cyzicus. RIC VII, p. 645, cf. no. 15.

Obverse description: Radiate bust right, probably bearded.

Obverse inscription: IMP [---] (LICINIV?)S P F AVG

Reverse description: Jupiter standing left holding Victory on outstretched hand, eagle at feet, vertical sceptre, bound captive to right; X / III in right field.

Reverse inscription: [IOVI CONS]ERVATORI

In exergue: probably SM(K?)A

Diameter: 19.2mm, Weight: 3.02gms, 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 321
Date to: Exactly AD 324

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.02 g
Diameter: 19.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th October 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM44501

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: Licinius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Cyzicus
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust right, probably bearded
Obverse inscription: IMP[---] (LICINIV?)S P F AVG
Reverse description: Jupiter standing left holding Victory on outstretched hand, eagle at feet, vertical sceptre, bound captive to right;
Reverse inscription: [IOVI CONS]ERVATORI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Reverse mint mark: - X // IIΓ // SM(K?)A
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 645, cf. no. 15

Spatial metadata

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

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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Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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