IOW-B5B8A9: Roman Coin: Half Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: IOW-B5B8A9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete Roman copper-alloy half nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 310-311 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO reverse type depicting Sol standing left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, raising right hand, and holding globe. Mint of Trier. Mintmark: -//PTR

Obverse: CONSTANTINVS AVG; Laureate and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: SOLI IN-VICTO; Sol standing left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, raising right hand, and holding globe.

Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 1.35g. DA=12:6.

As RIC VI, p. 228, no. 899.

Notes:

SOLI INVICTO half

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 311

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th November 2017 - Sunday 12th November 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2017-7-296

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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 AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, raising right hand, and holding globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI IN-VICTO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC VI Treveri 899
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO
Reverse mint mark: -//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VI p. 228, no. 899

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: IOW
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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