SOM-D064C8:

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-D064C8

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, c. 4th century AD. Possibly GLORIS EXERCITVS type, depicting two soldiers with standards. Unclear mint. 

Diameter: 15.21mm, weight: 1.17g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.17 g
Diameter: 15.21 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC 019577

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Rosette diadem, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[TINVS ...]

Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
To be known as: Chewton Mendip

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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