SOM-DA2D78: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantius I

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Unique ID: SOM-DA2D78

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius I (AD 293-306), dating to c. AD 303-5 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Lyon. RIC VI, p. 253, no. 178a. The edges of the coin are very chipped.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 303
Date to: Exactly AD 305

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Weight: 4.85 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th November 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 22096

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [CO]NSTANTIVS [N]O[B C]
Reverse description: Genius standing left with chalmys on left shoulder and modius on head, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left.
Reverse inscription: [GENIO POPVLI ROMANI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: Altar *//[PLG]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: South Petherton CP

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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