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A copper-alloy nummus fraction (half-nummus) of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 310 - 311 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO reverse depicting Sol standing facing, head left, chlamys over left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 228, no. 899.
Diameter: 18.2mm; thickness: 1.3mm; weight: 2.06g.
Notes:
SOLI INVICTO half
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 311
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd September 2013
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Other reference: Ver 13/106 - 11
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: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing facing, head left, chlamys across left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI IN-VICTO
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO
Reverse mint mark: - -//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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