WMID-9DF937: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: WMID-9DF937

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete hammered copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD306-336) dating to the period AD314-318 (Reece Period 15). Reverse type PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS depicting a Prince standing right holding a globe and spear. Star in left field. Possibly minted in London. Obverse shows a laureate bust facing right. Obverse legend: CONSTANTI[]. Diameter: 20.22mm. Thickness: 1.94mm. Weight: 2.4g. Dix axis not known.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 314
Date to: Exactly AD 318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.94 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 20.22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 20th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TG - Paper - Folder 12

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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTI[]
Reverse description: Prince standing right holding globe and spear. Star to left
Reverse inscription: PRINCIP[]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Reverse mint mark: []PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wyre Forest (District)
Parish or ward: Stourport-on-Severn (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO7970
Four figure Latitude: 52.327687
Four figure longitude: -2.309566
1:25K map: SO7970
1:10K map: SO77SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: WMID
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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