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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1994,1201.16
Denomination
nummus
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Laureate, trabea-draped bust of Constantine II, left, holding globe.
(obverse)
Three stars above globe upon altar.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Constantine II
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
321
Production place
Minted in:
Lyon
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Chapmanslade
(Chapmanslade hoard)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
2.61 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RIC7 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 7: Constantine and Licinius AD 313-337
(152, p.132)
(var. = M2 type bust left.)
CHRB X / Coin Hoards from Roman Britain Volume X
(108, p.347)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
religious object
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Constantine II
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Mr B Pullen
Purchased from:
Mr S Murtie
Acquisition date
1994
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1994,1201.16