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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-BDB3D3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine dating to AD 307-318 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting a bust of Sol with radiate crown facing right. Uncertain mint. The coin has been pierced with two small holes above the head of Constantine.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 318
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.55 g
Diameter: 22.69 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4660
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Radiate bust of Sol facing right.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Bampton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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