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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-1DB508
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (306-337), SOLI INVICTO COMITI (Radiate Sol standing facing left with chalmys draped over left shoulder, right arm raised, globe in left hand), minted in London, AD 316, RIC VII p.101, no.68
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 316
Date to: Exactly AD 316
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.16 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 26th June 2009
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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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONST[ANT]INVS AVG
Reverse description: Radiate Sol standing facing left with chalmys draped over left shoulder, right arm raised, globe in left hand
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVI[CTO COMITI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S/P//MS[L]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VII 68
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Near Goring by Sea
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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