SOM-5D2DD7: Roman coin: contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-5D2DD7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to AD 354-361 (Reece period 18). Imitating FEL TEMP REPARATIO, soldier spearing fallen horseman reverse type.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 354
Date to: Exactly AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.28 g
Diameter: 11.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Monday 4th December 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 19816

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 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible / none
Reverse description: Soldier on right going left spearing fallen horseman below left
Reverse inscription: Illegible / none
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: Illegible / none
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Chilton Cantelo CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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