SOM-8C62A4: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-8C62A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 315 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand with globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VII, p 99, London 32.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 315
Date to: Exactly AD 315

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.69 g
Diameter: 19.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st June 2014 - Monday 30th June 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 16719

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust of emperor facing right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, globe in left.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S/F//MSL
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Knoyle CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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