BH-FB74D1: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-FB74D1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), c. AD 312-313 (Reece Period 15). SECVRITAS AVGG reverse. Minted at London. RIC VI, p. 140, no. 277.

The coin is slightly worn and has patches of corrosion. It measures 22.3mm in diameter, 2.3mm thick and weighs 3.6g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 312
Date to: Exactly AD 313

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 3.6 g
Diameter: 22.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th December 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 10/167 - 17

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: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONS[TANT]INVS [P F AVG]
Reverse description: Securitas standing facing, head left, legs crossed, right hand on head, left arm leaning on column.
Reverse inscription: [SE]CVRI-TAS AVGG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS AVGG
Reverse mint mark: * -//P[LN]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VI, p. 140

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Maulden

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

References cited

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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