BH-452984: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: BH-452984

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 316-317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, globe in left hand. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 102, no. 92.

Diameter: 20mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 2.88g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 316
Date to: Exactly AD 317

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.88 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th November 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/126 - 20

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, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, globe in left hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: T F//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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