Record ID: ESS-8311E7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine II (AD 317-340), dating to the period c.AD 317 (Reece Period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Mint of London. Cloke and Toone, 2015: no. 8.09.024; RIC VII no. 118. Measurements: diameter 20.33 mm Weight: 2.74 g
Created on: Monday 18th March 2024
Last updated: Thursday 28th March 2024
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Record ID: BERK-F21066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period c. AD 296 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depictign Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 123, no. 1b; Cloke and Toone, 2015: no. 1.01.
Created on: Wednesday 21st October 2009
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-B60CE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Published
Roman coin: A copper-alloy nummus of Maximian I (286-310) dating to the period AD c. 296 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing facing left, holding a cornucopiae. London mint. The coin has a white metal alloy wash. RIC VI, p. 123, No. 1b; Cloke and Toone, 2015: 1.01
Created on: Thursday 7th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-E42EA3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 283-305), dating to the period c. AD 296 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 123, no. 1a; Cloke and Toone, 2015: 1.01.
Created on: Thursday 15th April 2004
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Great Barton, Suffolk', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUSS-CFE6EE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantius I (AD 293-306), dating to the period c.AD 296-297 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, right hand holding patera, left holding corucopiae. Mint of London. This coin probably belongs to and intermediate class ('Intermediate II'?) of nummi between the -///LON and Class II issues at London. See Cloke and Toone, 2015: no. 1.03.
Created on: Wednesday 4th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 7th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-7D1AAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period AD 310-312 (Reece period 15). CONCO-R-D MILIT reverse type depicting Concordia standing left holding two standards. Mint of London. This is a variant of RIC VI, p. 136, no. 195. The type is published by Cloke and Toone (2015: pp. 176-177, no. 7.04.007), who note seven examples from just two obverse dies. Weight 3.04g; Diameter 22.95mm; Thickness 1.95mm;
Created on: Tuesday 11th September 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-B69B2E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman fractional nummus of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period c. AD 307 (Reece Period 15). VOT/XXX/AVGG/NN reverse type depicting the legend in four lines within a wreath. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 214, no. 753
Created on: Monday 20th November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-EBA0F3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period c.AD 307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Probably mint of London. cf. RIC VI, p. 129, no. 90; Cloke and Toone, 2015: 5.01.003. Die axis 6 o'clock. Weight: 5 g  Diameter:  26.21 mm
Created on: Tuesday 19th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Radcliffe on Soar', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-719457
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantius I (AD 293-306) as Caesar, dating to c.AD 297 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type, depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Lyons. RIC VI, p. 245, no. 38a. Diameter 27.6mm, thickness 2.5mm, weight 8.6g. 
Created on: Friday 17th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Ash', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-F89F86
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), dating to the period c.AD 314-315 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing right looking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 102, no. 70; Cloke and Toone 2015: no. 8.07.026. This coin is probably die linked to the BM example identified by Cloke and Toone and is the second example of the type (with thanks to L. Toone and H. Cloke for confirming the identification and the link to the BM coin).  The coin is 20.6mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and we…
Created on: Monday 30th October 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-FDDCCA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), dating to the period c.AD 300-303 (Reece period 15). SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR reverse type depicting Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Mint of Ticinum. RIC VI, p. 286, no. 44b. Die axis 12 o'clock
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-0BA8A8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), probably dating to the period c.AD 305-307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Lyon. cf. RIC VI, p. 255, no. 187b. Diameter: 27.1mm, Weight: 6.01gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'East Lindsey', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-673F14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete coper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Maximian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period c.AD 300-301 (Reece period 15). SACRA MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN reverse type depicting Moneta standing left holding scales nad cornucopiae. Probably mint of Rome. cf. RIC VI, p. 361, no. 100b.
Created on: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-82F686
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to the period c.AD 296-297 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting genius standing left, modius on head, chlamys draped over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopia in left hand. Probably mint of Trier. cf. RIC VI, p. 181, no. 170a. Dimensions: Diameter 24.4mm, thickness 2.1mm and weight 8.47g
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-853A26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), probably dating to the period c.AD 302-303 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, head turreted(?), naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. Diameter: 28.36mm, Thickness: 2.84mm, Weight: 8.8g RIC VI, p. 197, cf. no. 536b.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-0E6DC4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
A pierced copper-alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 310-313 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of Trier. cf. RIC VI, pp. 226-227,no 865ff There is an irregular circle shaped piercing of approximately diameter 3mm in the centre of the coin.  Die Axis: 5 o'clock Diameter: 22.4mm; weight: 1.95g
Created on: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 26th October 2023
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Record ID: LIN-1ED0C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), dating to the period c.AD 296-303 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of London. RIC VI, nos. 15 and 21; Cloke and Toone, p. 108, no. 2.01.015. Die Axis: 12
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-1EF055
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 307 (Reece period 15). ADVENTVS AVGG reverse type depicting the Prince riding left, raising right hand, captive under horse. Mint of London. RIC VI, no. 82; Cloke and Toone, p. 142, no. 5.03.005 (same reverse die). Die Axis: 12
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Monday 2nd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Greetham with Somersby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-A4C93E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 311-312 (Reece Period 15). COMITI AVGG NN reverse type depicting Sol standing left, holding globe and whip. Mint of London. RIC Vol. VI, p. 135, No. 153; Cloke and Toone, 2015: p. 166, no. 7.03.006.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Basingstoke', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SOMDOR-171FB6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 140, no. 282; Cloke and Toone (2015), p. 208, no. 8.01.009.
Created on: Thursday 14th December 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Okeford Fitzpaine', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-0C7F14
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 313-314 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 140, no. 281; Cloke and Toone (2015), p. 208, no. 8.01.008. Diameter: 21.5mm, Weight: 3.00gms, die axis: 6
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Epworth', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: LANCUM-ADDFB3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Published
Roman copper alloy numuus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 313-317. SOLI INVICTO COMITO, Sol standing. Mint unclea,  [.] /F // [ ]. The diameter is 17mm and the weight is 1.82g.
Created on: Wednesday 11th November 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 1st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'BECKFOOT', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: CAM-9C19BB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324) dating to the period c.AD 313-314 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 97, no. 3; Cloke and Toone 8.02.005.
Created on: Friday 2nd June 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-6C93D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), probably dating to the period c.AD 313-317 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of London.  Diameter: 18.82mm and weight: 1.42g. 
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DOR-A1363C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy nummus, possibly of the House of Constantine (AD 307-361), dating to c. AD 310-18 (Reece Period 15), possibly GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia.  Mint of Trier, ?//PTR.  Note that this reverse type was most commonly used for Licinius I. Date: Roman Diameter: 20.0 mm Weight: 1.96 g Die axis: 6
Created on: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-C02AC6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Constantine, probably dating to the period c.AD 310-317 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-7F7E4E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably of Maximinus (AD 305-313), dating to the period c.AD 310-313 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Unclear mint.  Diameter: 20.5mm; Weight: 2.42g
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-48043F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 310-313 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 227, no. 873. Diameter:22.8mm; weight: 3.45g; Die Axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D1F4F9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Maxmimian I (AD 286-310), dating to the period c.AD 293-305 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Unclear mint. Diameter: 26.90 mm; Weight: 10.08g; DA: 2
Created on: Tuesday 10th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-D7B32A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A almost complete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to the period c.AD 311-313 (Reece period 15). SOLI INVICTO COMITI reverse type depicting Sol standing left raising right hand and holding globe. Mint of Lugdunum (Lyon). RIC VII, p. 122, no. 5. The reverse legend break, SOLI INVI-CTO COMITI, is noted for this type in RIC. There is some damage to the edge of the coin which has obscured part of the legend.
Created on: Friday 24th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Shillingford St George', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-5AF4C4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Nummus of Constantine I (as Augustus), CONCORD MILIT, London, 310-12. RIC VI, p. 136, no. 197; L. Toone, H. Cloke, The London Mint of Constantius and Constantine, p. 176, no. 7.04.011. Coin donated to the British Museum. The CONCORD MILIT issue is scarce and there are numerous permutations of obverse legend and type. This particular example is recorded as Rare 2 in RIC. The recorded example is in Vienna. No examples of this particular coin are recorded in the Boughton-on-the-Water Hoard, 1970 (Numismatic Chronicle 1973, p. 98), the Waddington Hoard, 1977 (CHRB I, p. 26), the Downside H…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2006
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-106EA9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-37), dating to AD 309-11 (Reece Period 15), SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 133, no. 124; Cloke and Toone p. 154, no. 6.02.014. Diameter: 23.5mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 3.25g; Die Axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Friday 25th November 2022
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-8810A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constsantine I (AD 306-37), dating to AD 309-11 (Reece Period 15), SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 133, no. 121a; Cloke and Toone p. 154, no. 6.02.010. Diameter: 24.8mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 3.20g; Die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-886381
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus probably of Constantine I (AD 306-37), dating to AD 317 (Reece Period 15), SOLI INVICTO COMITI, Sol standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 174, no. 135. Diameter: 19.9mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.12g; die axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Tuesday 13th December 2022
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-D4A2E1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I(AD 306-337) dating to c. AD 313-318 (Reece Period 15), SOLI INVICTO COMITI, So standing left, holding globe. Possibly Mint of London. Diameter: 21.1mm; thickness: 1.5mm; weight: 2.46g; Die Axis: 6 o'clock
Created on: Sunday 22nd January 2023
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-2E129A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper alloy Roman nummus of a Tetrarchic ruler, dating to c. AD 294-305 (Reece Period 15), GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, Genius standing left. Mint unclear. It has high relief and a brown patina. Die axis 7 o'clock Weight 7.48g; thickness 3.1mm ; diam 26.1mm..
Created on: Sunday 10th April 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 21st March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Holton le Moor', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMAS-E627C7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy nummus of Galerius as Caesar (AD 293-305), dating to AD 298-9 (Reece Period 15), SALVS AVGG ET CAESS AVCTA KART, Carthage standing, struck in Carthage. RIC VI, p. 426, no. 28b.
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2006
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: HAMP-16EDE2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus, probably of Maximian, dating to c. AD 294-305 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI.
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2003
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Beauworth CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-81658C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
Copper alloy nummus, possibly of Licinius I (AD 308-24), dating to c. 310-316 (Reece Period 15), GENIO POP ROM, Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier.   The reverse type GENIO POP ROM was usually used on coins of Licinius I, as opposed to Constantine I.
Created on: Wednesday 18th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-946CF8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), dating to c. AD 314 (Reece Period 15), Mint of London. RIC VII, p. 98, cf. no. 10; Cloke and Toone, The London Mint, p. 212, cf. no. 8.02.015. Obv. IMP CONSTANTINVS (AVG?), Laureate and cuirassed bust right Rev. SOLI INVI-C-TO COMITI, Sol standing left, chlamys across left shoulder, holding globe and raising right hand. MIntmark S F // PLN
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.