SOM-563C1C: Roman coin: contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-563C1C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine dating to c. AD 355 to 361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from a horse. Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 0.52 g
Diameter: 9.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 017898

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 head facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible / none
Reverse description: Probably a barbarian who has fallen from a horse
Reverse inscription: Illegible / none
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

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: Misterton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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: SOM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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