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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-E28748
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 307 to 318 (Reece period 16). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, standing raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys draped over left shoulder. Mint unclear.
There is a significant loss to the circumference at one point.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 318
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 3rd March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16594
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Bust laureate facing right
Obverse inscription: [...CONS]TANT[INVS] P F AVG
Reverse description: Sol, radiate, standing raising right hand, globe in left, chlamys draped over left shoulder.
Reverse inscription: SOLI IN-VI-CT[O COMITI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: -/-//T[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Bradford Abbas CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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