DOR-A8DCAB: Silver Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: DOR-A8DCAB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I ( AD 306 - 337) dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15) IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN (possibly) reverse type depicting a figure standing with upright spear/sceptre object on right hand. Unclear mint.
Date: Roman
Diameter: 19.87 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Die Axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 19.87 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 10th November 2013

Rally details.

This object was found at Lychett Minster

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FRS/74

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]
Obverse description: Bust, right, laureate.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CONS]TANTINVS [AVG]
Reverse description: Figure standing with upright spear/sceptre object on right hand.
Reverse inscription: [IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG NN] (possibly)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: Purbeck (District)
Parish or ward: Lytchett Minster and Upton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY9593
Four figure Latitude: 50.73658993
Four figure longitude: -2.07221839
1:25K map: SY9593
1:10K map: SY93SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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