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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-7DE1C7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Valens (364-378), Emperor right, Reece period 19; small chip.
Obverse description: Bust diademed cuirassed right, seen from front.
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN S PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing right holding labarum and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROM]ANORVM
Diameter: 18.3mm, Weight: 1.76gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.76 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th April 2022
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM49939
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust diademed cuirassed right, seen from front.
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN S PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing right holding labarum and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROM]ANORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: North Willingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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