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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-D6FE42
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A roman copper alloy nummus of Crispus, c. AD 317-326. Reverse is VIRTVS EXERCIT with two captives at the foot of a trophy, Trier, 320-1. The reverse also has traces of silver wash. RIC VII 284.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 320
Date to: Circa AD 321
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.43 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st October 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM11870
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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right, holding a spear and shield
Obverse inscription: IVL CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Two captives at the foot of a standard
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS EXERCIT
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: T/F//PTR
Coin references
- RIC : VII p. 189, no. 284
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Barton Upon Humber
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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