BERK-31A327: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-31A327

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Roman nummus (AE2/3) of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 315-316. Reece Period 15. SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, mint of London. RIC VII 92.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 315
Date to: Circa AD 316

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.8 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st April 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.328

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 radiate with globe in hand
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T | (F) // PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Welford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4070
Four figure Latitude: 51.42760114
Four figure longitude: -1.42605225
1:25K map: SU4070
1:10K map: SU47SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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