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Unique ID: SOM-978FA2
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus fraction (half-nummus) of Constantine I dating to the period AD 310 to 311 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO reverse type depicting Sol standing facing, head left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, right hand raised, left hand holding up globe. Minted at Trier. RIC VI, p. 228, Trier 899.
Notes:
SOLI INVICTO half
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 311
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.8 mm
Width: 16.9 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.69 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16732
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed facing left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing facing, head left, chlamys draped over left shoulder, right hand raised, left holding up globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI IN-VICT[O]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO
Reverse mint mark: -//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.