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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-DBC2C7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy coin of the house of Constantine

Subsequent actions

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

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 306
Date to: AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.66 mm
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th June 2004

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: A helmeted and cuirassed bust facing left
Obverse inscription: Illegible, obscured by soil
Reverse description: An altar with a globe above
Reverse inscription: Illegible, obscured by soil
Reverse mint mark: PLON

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Hardwick

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Weekend Wanderers event at St Leonards
Current location: Retained by finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: BUC
Created: 19 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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