BERK-A2BBE6: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-A2BBE6

Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy coin: nummus of Constantine I RIC no. 44 (AD337-340). Dimensions: diameter: mm; weight: g. Reference: Kent, J. 2003. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Volume VIII. Spink: London

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Class: RIC 44

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder
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: AD 337
Date to: AD 340

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.51 g
Diameter: 14.27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st May 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
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Emperor veiled right
Obverse inscription: DIV CONSTANTINVS PT AVGG

Reverse description: Emperor, veiled, to right in quadriga; the hand of God reaches down to him.
Reverse inscription: No legend

Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: East Ilsley

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Returned to finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 17 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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