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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-BB28C7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Probably a dupondius of an indeterminate early Roman ruler, issue of 43-200
Obverse description: Radiate bust draped right. Indistinct but extensive traces of legend.
Reverse description: Draped figure left approaching figure in tunic right -?Vulcan - over central altar or anvil. Indistinct but extensive traces of legend.
Diameter: 30mm, Weight: 15.27gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 43
Date to: Circa AD 200
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 15.27 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 2nd June 2022
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM50598
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Dupondius
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 1st/2nd Century AD
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Radiate bust draped right. Indistinct but extensive traces of legend.
Reverse description: Draped figure left approaching figure in tunic right -?Vulcan - over central altar or anvil. Indistinct but extensive traces of legend.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
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: near Market Rasen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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