HAMP-811633: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine I or II

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Unique ID: HAMP-811633

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper-alloy nummus of probably Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 310-317 (Reece period 15). 'SOLI INVICTO COMITI' reverse type depicting Sol standing left with globe in right hand and chlamys over left shoulder. Mint of Trier. It measures 18.1mm in diameter and weighs 1.7g. This coin has suffered some losses to its circumference.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 317

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 16th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3633; Weekend Wanders USA Tour October 2012

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Sol standing left with globe in right hand and chlamys over left shoulder
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC - TO CO[MITI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T[.]//BTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
Parish or ward: Ropley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU6332
Four figure Latitude: 51.083868
Four figure longitude: -1.101949
1:25K map: SU6332
1:10K map: SU63SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Unknown

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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