SOM-FFF27F: Roman coin: nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-FFF27F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 307 to 318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing facing left. Probably London mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 318

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.72 g
Diameter: 22.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 019059

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: Laureate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONS[....]F AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing, details obscured by corrosion
Reverse inscription: SOLI I[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: T/[...]//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Taunton Deane (District)
Parish or ward: Burrowbridge (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST3729
Four figure Latitude: 51.05686958
Four figure longitude: -2.90028167
1:25K map: ST3729
1:10K map: ST32NE
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: SOM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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