BH-186106: Roman coin: AE 4 of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-186106

Object type certainty: Certain
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A corroded copper-alloy AE 4 of Constans. Measures 13.7mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 1.15g.

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: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.15 g
Diameter: 13.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th September 2006

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 06/207 - 8

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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN[S P F AVG]

Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, each holding a wreath.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA]E [D D AVGG QNN]

Reverse mint mark: Not visible.

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: North Hertfordshire

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

No references cited so far.

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Audit data

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

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