Seaton Down Hoard coin, nummus of Constantine II
A nummus of the type that weighed 1/132 of a pound. It is one of 3 similar coins from the Seaton Down Hoard. It was made in AD 337 in Arles, in modern France and issued by Constantine II.
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.
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.
- 20/2016/971/1
- 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 Constantine II
- Simple Name
- coin
- Inscription Transcription
- ; GLORIA EXERCITVS
- Period Classification
- Roman (43-410)
- Production Year Low
- 337
- Production Year High
- 337
