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Unique ID: BERK-97F9F4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy coin: nummus of Constantine I, AD 310-312 (Reece Period 15). Reverse; COMITI AVGG NN, Sol left with whip and globe. Mint mark -/*//PLN. London mint. RIC VI, p. 135, no. 166.
Dimensions: weight 2.62g
Notes:
Found during the Weekend Wanderers Lattin Down Rally 6-7 September 2008
Current location of find: Returned to Finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 312
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.62 g
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th September 2008
This object was found at Weekend Wanderers - Lattin Down 08
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Other reference: Or10
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted, laureate and cuirassed bust left, with spear over shoulder and shield
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTIN[VS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Sol standing left, holding whip and globe
Reverse inscription: COMITI-AVGG NN
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: COMITI AVGG NN
Reverse mint mark: - *//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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