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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-6B59C3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy nummus possibly of Valentinian II, (375-392).
Obverse: (N.OSATIV.PE); laureate bust right.
Reverse: [VICTORIA AV]GGG; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Reece period 21, AD388-395.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 388
Date to: Circa AD 395
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.36 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 12.07 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st March 2010
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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: Valentinian II
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: (N.OSATIV.PE)
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AV]GGG
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
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: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Navenby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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