YORYM-B6D16D: Roman Coin : Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-B6D16D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus probably of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing facing with corn measure and cornucopiae. Mint uncertain.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

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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: Probably
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Genius standing facing with corn measure and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Barton-le-Street (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE7276
Four figure Latitude: 54.17474734
Four figure longitude: -0.89847786
1:25K map: SE7276
1:10K map: SE77NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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