SOMDOR-8043C4: Roman Coin: Nummus of the House of Constantine

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Unique ID: SOMDOR-8043C4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating from the period AD 307-18 (Reece period 15). SOLI COMITI INVICTO reverse type depicting Sol standing left with whip and globe. Mint of Arles.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.09 g
Diameter: 20.29 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 27th March 2006

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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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left with whip and globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: SARL
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: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

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: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: SOMDOR
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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