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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-2D8BD1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE4), commemorative issue of the founding of New Rome - Constantinopolis. Probably struck under Constantine I (AD 307-337), between AD 330-346. The coin is small and appears to have been struck on a flan that was too small.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 346
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.62 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 12.69 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Saturday 8th May 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2010.226
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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Constantinople
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Helmeted head of Constantinopolis, left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory on prow
Reverse inscription: no legend
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Sear : 1988 3890
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.
References cited
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