BH-52ED97: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-52ED97

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337); SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse; minted at London, probably in AD 310. Ref. : RIC Vol. VI, p. 133, cf no. 121*.

Dimensions: 21.5mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 2.6g.

Notes:

*Obverse image and legend fit with RIC no. 121, as do reverse image and legend; however, the low weight of 2.6g (RIC lists as 4-5g) suggests it may be a later issue.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 21.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd October 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/171 - 10

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: Sol standing left, chlamys falling from left shoulder, right arm raised, holding globe in left hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T F//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Wycombe (District)
To be known as: Princes Risborough

Spatial coordinates

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

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