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Unique ID: SF-CF7E82
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 310-19 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type, depicting Sol standing left with globe. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 319
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.72 mm
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 15.75 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st June 2017
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Sol standing left with globe
Reverse inscription: [SOLI IN]VIC[TO COMITI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: S/P//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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