BH-FB2386: Roman coin: half nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-FB2386

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A silvered copper-alloy nummus fraction (half-nummus) of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 310 - 311 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO reverse depicting Sol standing left, chlamys over left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 228, nos. 898 or 900.

Diameter: 16mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 1.26g.

Notes:

SOLI INVICTO half

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 311

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.26 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1985

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/121 - 10

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: Laureate, draped [(and cuirassed)] bust right, seen from back.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AV[G]
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys over left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI IN-VICTO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO
Reverse mint mark: - //PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Albury

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
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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Updated: 5 years ago

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