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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-939CA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus, ruler unknown.

Obv: ...VS; worn bust left.

Rev: worn.

Pierced on the outer edge.

260-402AD.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.22 mm
Weight: 1.5 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st May 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: Uncertain - 4th century
Obverse description: Worn bust left.
Obverse inscription: ..VS
Reverse description: Worn.
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular

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: Boothby Graffoe

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
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst metal detecting.
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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