BH-3516A7: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I (probably)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-3516A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A heavily worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus, probably of Constantine I; SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type; AD 307–318. The coin has been pierced in order to convert it into a pendant. It measures 18.6mm in diameter, 1mm thick and weighs 1.7g.

Class: Nummus
Evidence of reuse: Pierced.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 10th March 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/24 - 3

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Sol standing left, with whip and globe.
Reverse inscription: [SOLI INVICTO COMITI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Illegible.

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: Royston

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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