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Unique ID: CAM-624973
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left. London, AD313-314. (Reece period 15). See RIC VII, p.97, no.5.
Obverse shows Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Reverse fields and exergue read:S/F//PL[...]. Die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 3.51g, diameter is 21.5mm.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 313
Date to: Circa AD 314
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.51 g
Diameter: 21.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th March 2009
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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: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: S/F//PL[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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