PUBLIC-026361: Roman coin: Nummus of the House of Constantine (possibly)

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-026361

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An extremely worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus possibly of the House of Constantine, possibly 'SOLI INVICTO COMITI' reverse, uncertain mint (c. 307 - c. 318 AD; possibly Reece issue period 15). This coin has been heavily cleaned.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.25 mm
Width: 15.8 mm
Thickness: 1.45 mm
Weight: 1.44 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2943

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: Probably
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: (Possibly) Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand; globe in left
Reverse inscription: Illegible [(possibly) SOLI INVICTO COMITI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
Parish or ward: Kings Worthy (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4933
Four figure Latitude: 51.094223
Four figure longitude: -1.301668
1:25K map: SU4933
1:10K map: SU43SE
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

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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