Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus fraction (coin)
Seaton Down HoardOwnership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Ownership/credit: RAMM acquired the coins with help from Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. A generous donation by Patrick Long will ensure that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
Descriptions
A small bronze coin of a type called a nummus fraction. Made in AD 317-324 in Trier, it is one of the few examples of this coin from the Seaton Down hoard. The reverse depicts the Emperor sitting on a magisterial throne and the coin was issued to mark the death of Maximian. The coin was issued by Constantine I to commemorate his adopted grandfather (and incidentally rival for power).
This object is on display at RAMM in the Making History gallery.
Inscription
obverse
reverse REQVIES OPT MER REQVIES OPT MER
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