NLM-1A5695: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-1A5695

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine I (306-337), Comiti AVGG issue, possibly of 310-319, Reece period 15. Trier mint.

Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS [?IMP]

Reverse description: Sol standing left holding globe, chlamys over arm, possibly star in lower right field.

Reverse inscription: COMITI AV[GGG?]

In exergue: PTR

Diameter: 21.6mm, Weight: 2.98gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 319

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.98 g
Diameter: 21.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th August 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM24804a

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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS [?IMP]
Reverse description: Sol standing left holding globe, chlamys over arm, possibly star in lower right field.
Reverse inscription: COMITI AV[---]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: COMITI AAVVGG
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Preston

Spatial coordinates

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: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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