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COIN
Unique ID: BH-63CAB0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337); MARTI CONSERVATORI reverse, minted at London, AD 312-313; RIC VI, p. 139, no. 250. Measures 21.9mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 3.2g.
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: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3.2 g
Diameter: 21.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th April 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/62 - 41
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: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Mars standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: MARTI CON-SERVATORI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: MARTI CONSERVATORI
Reverse mint mark: * - //PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VI, p. 139
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Offley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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