HAMP-F032D7: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: HAMP-F032D7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn copper alloy early 4th-century Roman nummus of Constantine I, 'SOLI INVICTO COMITI' reverse, Arles mint (315-316 AD; Reece Issue Period 15; RIC vol VII p 238-239, no 56-58)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 315
Date to: Circa AD 316

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.55 mm
Width: 19.05 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.6 g

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3276

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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left holding globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S/F//SARL
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
Parish or ward: St. Mary Bourne (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4451
Four figure Latitude: 51.256473
Four figure longitude: -1.370864
1:25K map: SU4451
1:10K map: SU45SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Weekend Wanderers USA tour September 2011
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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A worn copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, SOLI INVICTO type, Arles mint, 315-316 AD. (Reece Period 15, RIC VII, p. 239, 57)
Workflow: Published

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A Nummus of Constantine I (315-316) Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI Reference: RIC VII Arles 57
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A Nummus of Constantine I (315-316) Reverse: SOLI INVICTO COMITI Reference: RIC VII Arles 59
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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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