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Unique ID: LEIC-FB7AB5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, issued during the period AD 310-19. SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol globe. Reece period 15. Mint unclear.
Diameter: 19.5mm, thickness: 1.0mm, weight: 1.95g
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 319
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.95 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 8th January 2014
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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 inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol radiate, standing facing, head left, chlamys draped over upper chest and left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. T-F in field.
Reverse inscription: SOL INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: Illeg. T/F //--
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TL3463
Four figure Latitude: 52.24887055
Four figure longitude: -0.03856424
1:25K map: TL3463
1:10K map: TL36SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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