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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-351881
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I dating to AD 313 to 315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left with chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe on left hand. Mint in Trier. RIC VII Trier 42.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 313
Date to: Exactly AD 315
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.52 g
Diameter: 23 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 17635
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
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Sol standing left with chlamys across left shoulder, raising right hand and holding globe on left hand.
Reverse inscription: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SOLI INVICTO COMITI
Reverse mint mark: T-F//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Ashcott CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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