BH-6AAF27: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-6AAF27

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, right arm raised, chlamys across left shoulder, globe in left hand. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 98, no. 10.

Dimensions: 20mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 2.6g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 313
Date to: Exactly AD 314

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st June 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/105 - 8

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 AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, right arm raised, chlamys across left shoulder, globe in left hand.
Reverse inscription: [SOLI IN]VIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S F//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North of Dunstable

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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