BH-45C394: Roman coin: Nummus (AE 3) of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-45C394

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus (AE 3) of Constantine I. The coin measures 16.2mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick, and weighs 1.8g.

Class: Nummus (AE 3)

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 306
Date to: AD 337

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th July 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 07/62 - 38

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
Obverse description: Helmeted bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Reverse description: Unclear.
Reverse inscription: No lettering visible.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

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

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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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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