NLM-900285: Roman Coin: Nummus of Constantine I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-900285

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine I (306-337), Soli Invicto issue of 316, Reece period 15; Arles mint, RIC vol. 7 no. 72

Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate draped and cuirassed right

Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS [PF] AVG

Reverse description: Sol standing left with arms akimbo, holding globe, cloak over arm. T F in field

Reverse inscription: SOLI INVI CTO COMITI

In exergue: probably PARL

Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 2.19gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

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 316
Date to: Exactly AD 316

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.19 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th February 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM41857

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 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bull-necked bust laureate draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS [PF] AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left with arms akimbo, holding globe, cloak over arm.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVI CTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
RIC Identifier: RIC VII Arelate 72
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: probably PARL; T F in field
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Gainsborough

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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