BH-C837F7: Roman coin: nummus of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-C837F7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-350); FEL TEMP REPARATIO (emperor standing on galley) reverse type, struck AD 348-350. The coin has a sub-oval flan, is corroded and worn. The surface also bears traces of a corroded silvering. The coin measures 21.3mm in diameter, 2.2mm thick and weighs 4.03g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 348
Date to: AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 4.03 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th March 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/39 - 26

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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Laureate/diademed, draped and/or cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N CONSTAN]-S P F A
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on galley, holding Victory/phoenix and standard.
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Watton-at-stone

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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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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