BERK-8E7E51: Aynho: Roman coin of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BERK-8E7E51

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman AE3 nummus of Constantine I (AD 307-337). Minted in London, struck between AD 309-337.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 309
Date to: AD 337

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.31 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 18.81 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th July 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 103

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust, right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Two victories holding shield inscribed VOT PR over an altar
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE LAETAE] PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: PLN (Primary mint, London)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Aynho (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP5133
Four figure Latitude: 51.993115
Four figure longitude: -1.258648
1:25K map: SP5133
1:10K map: SP53SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Returned to finder
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Sear, D.R.	1988	Roman Coins and their Values		Seaby

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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