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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-177991
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I, SOLI INVICTO COMITI (Sol with globe), mint unclear, AD 310-19.
Diameter: 19.43mm, Weight: 1.62g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 319
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.62 g
Diameter: 19.43 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th May 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Wells finds day 21-07-10
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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]
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: --CON[---]
Reverse description: Sol standing holding globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S? T?//--
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
District: South Gloucestershire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cold Ashton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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