BERK-B9D973: Roman nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BERK-B9D973

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 307 - 337), dating to AD 327 (Reece Period 16), VIRTVS AVGG, Camp gate with four turrers, open doors, and star above. Mint of Arles. Reece 16. RIC VII, p. 267, no. 310

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 327
Date to: Circa AD 327

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.25 mm
Width: 19.05 mm
Thickness: 1.55 mm
Weight: 2.84 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th September 2010

Rally details.

This object was found at West Hanney 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Y259

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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed head right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN - TINIVS AVG
Reverse description: Camp gate with four towers and open doors; above, star
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS AVGG
Reverse mint mark: S F // ARLS
Status: Regular

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 267, no. 310

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: West Hanney (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4192
Four figure Latitude: 51.625331
Four figure longitude: -1.409116
1:25K map: SU4192
1:10K map: SU49SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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