ASHM-C3E8E2: Roman coin; nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: ASHM-C3E8E2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 317. Reverse type SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI. Mint of Trier. Reece period 16. RIC VII.132.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 31st December 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD148

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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTIN(VS) AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, holding globe in left hand and chlamys over left shoulder.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T/F//BTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII 132

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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