Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Licinius I
A nummus of the type that weighed 1/96 of a pound. Made around AD 317-324, it is probably an unofficial copy of a coin of a coin minted in Lyon. These copies were commonplace and, as they were of relatively low value coins, people seemed to have been happy to use them.
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.
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.
- 20/2016/68
- 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 Licinius I
- Simple Name
- coin
- Inscription Transcription
- ; [SARMATIA DEVICTA]
- Period Classification
- Roman (43-410)
- Production Year Low
- 317
- Production Year High
- 324
