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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-DC9DB4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy, Roman, Nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307 - AD 361), probably SOL INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing with whip and globe AD 307 - AD 318. Mint uncertain. Reece and James (2000), page 33, No 70.
Diameter 19.5 mm
Weight 2.12 g.
Notes:
WAITING FOR FINDSPOT INFO - centred on parish.
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 318
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.12 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th December 2008 - Thursday 12th March 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E6565 coin 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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Bust left
Obverse inscription: CO[ ]
Reverse description: Standing male figure left, right hand raised to shoulder height, right knee slightly bent – probably Sol standing facing with whip and globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI[ ]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: [ ]N[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Walkington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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