PUBLIC-70DB54: Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-70DB54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published Find published

A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 310-313. (Reece Period 15). Reverse type SOLI INVICTO COMITI depicting Sol standing left holding globe. Mint of Trier. RIC vol VI, p. 227, no. 890.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 313

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.16 g
Diameter: 23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 5th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FLE15 1027 (5902)

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 and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG

Reverse description: Sol standing left holding globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T F//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : VI p 227 no 890
  • RIC : vol VI p 227 no 890

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford

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 during controlled archaeological investigation
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Undisturbed grassland

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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