NLM-44B0BA: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-44B0BA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantius II (323-361), Fallen Horseman, Reece period 18; probably Lyon mint, if so, RIC vol. 8 page 191 no. 189, issue of 355-360

Obverse description: Bust draped and cuirassed pearl diademed right.

Obverse inscription; DN CONSTAN TIUS PF AVG

Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman, horseman wears vertically striped tunic and brimmed pointed hat or helmet.

Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO

In exergue: CSLG

Diameter: 19.1mm, Weight: 2.16gms, 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 355
Date to: Exactly AD 360

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.16 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th March 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM45466

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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust draped and cuirassed pearl diademed right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTAN TIUS PF AVG
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left spearing fallen horseman, horseman wears vertically striped tunic and brimmed pointed hat or helmet.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC VIII Lugdunum 189
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: CSLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

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

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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