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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-9A1451
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Nummus of Decentius, minted Amiens 350-53.
Obverse description: Cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN DECENT [...]
Reverse description: Two victories holding wreath VOT/V/MVLT/X, wreath surmounted by a barred rho
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 350
Date to: AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.88 g
Diameter: 21 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 3158
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: Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Ambianum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN DECENT [...]
Reverse description: Two victories holding wreath VOT/V/MVLT/X, wreath surmounted by a barred rho
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: B.
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 1000 metre square.
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