ASHM-0E4DD5: Roman coin; nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-0E4DD5

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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 310-313. Reverse type SOLI INVICTO COMITI. Reece period 15. Mint of Trier. RIC VI.893.

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 310
Date to: Exactly AD 313

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 4.6 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD185

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 and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG

Reverse description: Bust of Sol, radiate, right.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • RIC : VI 893

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

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

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