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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-DB1077

Object type certainty: Certain
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A late Roman copper alloy nummus of Constantius II, mint of Lyon. The reverse depicts a soldier spearing a fallen horseman.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 355
Date to: Ante AD 360

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.63 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st February 2009

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONS[TANTIVS PF AVG]

Reverse description: Helmeted soldier to left, shield on left arm, spearing fallen horseman; shield on ground at right. Horseman wears pointed cap, turns to face soldier and extends right arm.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP REPARATIO

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: GSLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Sleaford

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LIN
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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