DENO-FB5786: Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, Sol reverse

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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-FB5786

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin; fragment of struck copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, Sol Invictus reverse, dating to 307-318. Obverse very worn so the exact emperor cannot be determined. This fragment is approximately 2/3 of the original coin. Obv. Head of emperor facing right, very worn […]IA[…] Rev. Sol Invictus facing, with cape draped over left shoulder, holding whip and globe [SOL INVI]C / TO[CO]M[ILIT] Diameter 18.7mm, thickness 1.8mm, weight 1.51g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.51 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th November 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: DERBY E5899

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Head of emperor facing right, very worn
Obverse inscription: […]IA[…]
Reverse description: Sol Invictus facing, with cape draped over left shoulder, holding whip and globe
Reverse inscription: [SOL INVI]C / TO[CO]M[ILIT]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: North West Leicestershire (District)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK4822
Four figure Latitude: 52.79344
Four figure longitude: -1.28961
1:25K map: SK4822
1:10K map: SK42SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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