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Unique ID: BERK-56DDD0
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and worn copper alloy Roman follis (AE2) of Constantine I (AD 307-337), dating to the period AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse., probably minted in Lyon. Sear (1988) 3868.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 318
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.43 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 20.84 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2012 - Friday 9th November 2012
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Other reference: 2012.263
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS [PF] AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left holding globe and (possibly) a phoenix
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP6104
Four figure Latitude: 51.731404
Four figure longitude: -1.118137
1:25K map: SP6104
1:10K map: SP60SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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