SOM-3C4D67: Roman coin: Hummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-3C4D67

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy city commemorative nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 330-335 (Reece period 17). CONSTANTINOPOLIS reverse type, depicting a victory left on prow. Mint of Arles.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.71 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Thursday 4th May 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 017375

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Cuirased and helmeted bust left
Obverse inscription: [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse description: Victory left on prow
Reverse inscription: none
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: PCON[...]
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: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Middlezoy CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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