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Unique ID: ASHM-0E4DD5
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337) dating to the period AD 310-313. Reverse type SOLI INVICTO COMITI. Reece period 15. Mint of Trier. RIC VI.893.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 310
Date to: Exactly AD 313
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 4.6 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm
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Other reference: ASHMBD185
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Bust of Sol, radiate, right.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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