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COIN

Unique ID: GLO-3ACE70

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly incomplete struck/ hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, minted at an uncertain location between AD 307 - 337 (diameter: 19.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.49g). The coin is in a worn and poor condition with small pockets of corrosion.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 307
Date to: Ante AD 337

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.49 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th August 2008

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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 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: DCON[ ]TANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Draped figure standing left, possibly holding globe.
Reverse inscription: [ ]IN[ ]CTO COMI[ ]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Uncertain.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Stroud (District)
To be known as: Ham and Stone

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 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: GLO
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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