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Unique ID: BH-2747A1
Object type certainty: Certain
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337); 'Emperor in quadriga' reverse, posthumous issue; minted at Trier, AD 337-340. Ref.: RIC Vol. VIII, p. 143, nos. 44 or 68.
Dimensions: 13mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 1.01g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.01 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Treveri (Trier, Germany) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Veiled bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DIV CONSTANTI]NVS PT AVGG
Reverse description: Constantine riding to heaven in quadriga, being received by the hand of God.
Reverse inscription: No legend.
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: -//...]TRS
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: East
County: Hertfordshire
District: North Hertfordshire
To be known as: Ashwell
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th November 2012
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters
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Identified by: Mr Harvey Cross - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Julian Watters - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/201 - 72
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Created:
Wednesday 8th February 2012
Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
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