HAMP-C8A5E7: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: HAMP-C8A5E7

Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and corroded copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, 'SOLI INVICTO COMITI', AD 310 (Reece period 15). Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 133, no. 121a.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 22.8 mm
Width: 22.05 mm
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Weight: 3.45 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2844

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 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand; globe in left
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI

Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T F//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : V 121a

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Soberton

Spatial coordinates


Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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