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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-511985
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus probably of Crispus dating to the period AD 321-323 (Reece Period 16). BEATA TRANQVILLITAS reverse type depicting globe on altar. Mint of Lyon.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 323
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 2.53 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: ...VS-[ ]
Reverse description: Globe on altar.
Reverse inscription: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
To be known as: Melton
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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