BH-771DE1: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-771DE1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A corroded copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337); SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse; minted at Lyons, AD 314-315. Ref.: RIC Vol. VII, p. 123, nos. 15-20.

Dimensions: 19.5mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 2.09g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 314
Date to: Exactly AD 315

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.09 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th September 2011

Rally details.

This object was found at Thesaurus group at Offley, Hertfordshire, September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/198 - 151

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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...]CONST[ANTINVS...
Reverse description: Sol standing left, right arm raised, chlamys across left shoulder, [holding globe].
Reverse inscription: [SO]LI [IN]VIC-[TO CO]MITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T [F]//PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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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: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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