Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Delmatius

A nummus of the type that weighed 1/132 of a pound. It is a single coin from the Seaton Down Hoard. It was made between AD 335 and AD 337 in Siscia, now Sisak in modern Croatia, and issued by Delmatius.

The inscription ‘GLORIA EXERCITVS’ means ‘the glory of the army’ and was seen as a celebration of the bravery and fortitude of the soldiers and their military successes. The image depicts two soldiers and one standard and was a common image on coinage.

RAMM acquired the Seaton Down hoard with help from a generous donation by Patrick and Sally Long, Clinton Devon Estates, Thomson Reuters, Devon County Council and many members of the public. Patrick and Sally Long were particularly keen that the coins are preserved for inspiration and wonder of children.
The conservation and display of the hoard and a project to engage with East Devon schools and communities was funded by a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund with further public donations.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
20/2016/1012
Collection Class
Devon archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Collector Excavator
Alex Farnell, AC Archaeology
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Delmatius
Simple Name
coin
Inscription Transcription
; GLORIA EXERCITVS
Period Classification
Roman (43-410)
Production Year Low
335
Production Year High
337

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coin, nummus (1/132 of a pound), of Delmatius