SOM-4D5810: Roman coin: contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-4D5810

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of the House of Constantine, dating AD 355-361 (Reece period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from his horse. Unclear mint.

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
Weight: 0.69 g
Diameter: 11.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st November 2018 - Thursday 21st February 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018362

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: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: None/illegible
Reverse description: Soldier spearing a barbarian who has fallen from his horse
Reverse inscription: None/illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: //[.]P[.]
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: Martock CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
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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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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