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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 316 - 317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 102, no. 90.
Diameter: 18.7mm; thickness: 2.3mm. Weight: 3.08g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 316
Date to: Exactly AD 317
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Weight: 3.08 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th October 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/163 - 1
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, right hand raised, globe in left.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO CO[MITI]
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//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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