ESS-5BE3A3: Roman copper alloy nummus

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-5BE3A3

Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy coin; nummus of Constantine I dating to 310-19. Reverse type possibly SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left. Mint unclear. Reece 15.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 319

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.51 g
Diameter: 20 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Finders ref: 029-C0124

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
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS [ ]

Reverse description: Sol standing left
Reverse inscription: [SOLI INVICTO COMITI]

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Chelmsford (District)
Parish or ward: Mashbury (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL6512
Four figure Latitude: 51.782337
Four figure longitude: 0.390583
1:25K map: TL6512
1:10K map: TL61SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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