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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 310-313 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, holding globe, chlamys across left shoulder. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 227, no. 870.
Dimensions: diameter: 24mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 3.97g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 313
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 3.97 g
Diameter: 24 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st June 2013
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Other reference: Ver 13/67 - 9
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [IMP CONST]ANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys across left shoulder.
Reverse inscription: SOLI I[NVICTO] COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T F//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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