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Unique ID: YORYM-9A8E62
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 - 318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left. Mint uncertain.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 318
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 23.5 mm
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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]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: [-----] CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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