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Nummus: CM.658-2010

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Constantine I The Great (AD 306-37)

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Notes

History note: Found at Ashby de la Launde, Lincolnshire, 1990

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2010-10-11) by Bonser, Michael

Dating

321 -

Note

Pierced in Medieval period.

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.1 mm Weight 2.33 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Helmeted, cuirassed bust right

  • Text: CONSTANTINVS AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Globe on altar, inscribed VOT IS XX

  • Text: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Mintmark: obscure
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.658-2010
Primary reference Number: 216132
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Wednesday 31 March 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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