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COIN

Unique ID: BH-0570A4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy AE 4 of Constans. The coin has a dark green patina and clear surface detail, but is slightly encrusted in places. It measures 14.2mm diameter by 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.35g.

Class: AE 4

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 343
Date to: AD 348

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th August 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 05/187 - 63

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANS - P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath.
Reverse inscription: VICT[ORIAE DD AVGG Q NN]
Reverse mint mark: SARL, M or N between Victories.

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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