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Coin
Unique ID: BH-9A1373
Object type certainty: Certain
Copper-alloy Roman coin. Centenionalis of Constans. Coin is in good condition, with little wear or corrosion to surfaces. Measures 22.1mm diameter by 1.8mm thick. The weight is 5.66g.
Class: Centenionalis
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Post AD 347
Date to: Ante AD 351
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 5.66 g
Diameter: 22.1 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]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Constans [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Lyon (Lugdunum) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Diademed draped cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on prow of boat, holding a standard (Christian) in left hand and a phoenix or Victory in right hand, seated figure of Victory on right steering boat.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mintmark: PLG
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: East
County: Bedfordshire
District: Bedford
Parish: Bedford
Restricted 4 Figure grid reference: TL0550
The map has been degraded and provides an approximate location with a degree of random obfuscation.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
Method of discovery: Other chance find
[scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 15th May 2004
Personal details
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Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters
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Identified by: Mr Julian Watters - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: Bedford museum 4.6.04
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Audit data
Created:
Friday 11th June 2004
Updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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