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Unique ID: YORYM-F77595
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A copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to the period AD 313 - 314 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe. Mint of Lyon.
RIC VII, p.122, no.4.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 313
Date to: Circa AD 314
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 19.8 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]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left raising right hand, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVIC-TO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S/F//PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TA1931
Four figure Latitude: 53.76177047
Four figure longitude: -0.19631373
1:25K map: TA1931
1:10K map: TA13SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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