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Unique ID: FAKL-3AE260
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constanitne, 'Constantinopolis' type, Lyons
Class: Nummus
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 330
Date to: Post AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.46 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 279
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted head, left
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Seated female figure with spear and shield
Reverse inscription: -
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Walkington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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