BUC-D9686A: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BUC-D9686A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 313-315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. Mint of London. Cf. RIC VII, no.17.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 313
Date to: Exactly AD 315

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.68 g
Diameter: 19.65 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th March 2014

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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: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted, cuirassed bust left, shield on left arm, [spear over right shoulder].
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S/F//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Aldworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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: BUC
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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