SF-31F674: SF-31F674: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: SF-31F674

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 312-13 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing with globe. Minted in London.

RIC vol.VI, 140, no.279.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 312
Date to: Exactly AD 313

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Weight: 2.85 g
Diameter: 21.48 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2015

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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: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate cuirased bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing with globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: * -//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Great Barton

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
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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