OXON-F52F73: Roman coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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Unique ID: OXON-F52F73

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period c. AD 322-323 (Reece period 16). DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG reverse type depicting laurel wreath enclosing inscription VOT XX. RIC VII Arles 253.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 322
Date to: Circa AD 323

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2018.612

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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN - TINVS AVG
Reverse description: Wreath enclosing VOT XX
Reverse inscription: DN CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: D N CONSTANTINI MAX AVG
Reverse mint mark: - // P star A R
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chaddleworth

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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