ESS-D43403: ESS-D43403 Roman coin nummus of Conatantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-D43403

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: Nummus of Constantine I, dating c320-5AD, Reece period 16. Mint unknown. Reverse type DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG. Die axis 12 o'clock. Diameter 16.39mm, thickness 1.09mm, weight 1.02 grams.

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 320
Date to: AD 325

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.09 mm
Weight: 1.02 g
Diameter: 16.39 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 26th September 2007

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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 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Bust right
Reverse description: Wreath
Reverse inscription: [DN CONSTNTINI MAX AVG]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
Parish or ward: Arkesden (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL4735
Four figure Latitude: 51.993997
Four figure longitude: 0.13964
1:25K map: TL4735
1:10K map: TL43NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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