BH-D840D1: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-D840D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete, worn and corroded copper-alloy Nummus of Constantine I; SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, AD 307-318. Measures 18.4mm in diameter, 1.7mm thick and weighs 1.79g.

Class: Nummus

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: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.79 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th February 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 08/37 - 50b

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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: ..[CONSTANTINVS]...AVG
Reverse description: Radiate Sol standing left, holding whip and globe.
Reverse inscription: [SOLI INVICTO COM]ITI
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: S[]//[PL]N (probably)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Odell

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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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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