BH-CAF825: Centenionalis of Constans - obverse

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-CAF825

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper-alloy Roman coin. Centenionalis of Constans. Coin has little wear or corrosion to surfaces. Measures 23.2mm diameter by 1.6mm thick. Weight = 4.03g.

Class: Centenionalis

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 347
Date to: Ante AD 351

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 4.03 g
Diameter: 23.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th March 2004

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver entry no. 04/34(2) - coin 15

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Other
Ruler/issuer: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed draped cuirassed bust right, with "A" in field behind head.
Obverse inscription: [D N]CONSTA-NS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left on prow of boat in military attire. Boat steered by Victory holding victoriola awarding a laurel wreath and labarum.
Reverse inscription: [FEL] TEMP [REPARATIO]

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cople

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: with finder

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Reece, R. and James, S.	1986	Identifying Roman Coins		Seaby	39

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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