BERK-2B9AE3: Roman coin: NUmmus of Constans

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-2B9AE3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE2/3) of Constans (AD 337-350). Reverse type FEL TEMP REPARATIO.Sear (1988) No. 3976. This coin has been cut in half, although it is unclear at what date this occured.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 350

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.86 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.98 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Saturday 8th May 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2010.209

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
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: [DN CONSTA]NS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Soldier dragging captive right
Reverse inscription: [FEL TEMP REPAR]ATIO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Regular

Coin references

Sear : 1988 3976

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Cholsey

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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