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Unique ID: BH-C35337
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I, dating to the period AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse depicting Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, globe in left hand. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 98, no. 10.
Diameter: 22.1mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 2.9g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 313
Date to: Exactly AD 314
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/136 - 3
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, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand, globe in left hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INV[IC]-TO COMITI
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S F//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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