DOR-59F5C2: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: DOR-59F5C2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 314 - 315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI (Sol standing with globe) reverse. Mint of Lyon (Lugdunum).
Mint mark: [T]/F//PLG
Reference: RIC VII No. 17
Date: Late Roman
Diameter: 23.38 mm
Weight: 3.28 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 314
Date to: Circa AD 315

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.28 g
Diameter: 23.38 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 016477

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: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Bust facing right, laureate, cuirassed
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left with 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/PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII 17

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Tolpuddle (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY7894
Four figure Latitude: 50.74518387
Four figure longitude: -2.31317769
1:25K map: SY7894
1:10K map: SY74SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
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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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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