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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-2F8292
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy.
Coin. Nummus of Arcadius (383-408), Reece period 21, issue of 383-395, Arles mint.
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: DN ARCADIVS [PF AVG].
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVGG
In exergue: TCON, for Arles mint.
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin, which is in fine condition.
Diameter: 13.0mm, Weight: 1.00gms, die axis: 12.
Class:
Nummus of Arcadius
Inscription:
obverse: DN ARCADIVS [PF AVG] reverse: VICTORIA AVGG
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 383
Date to: Circa AD 395
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 17th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM17777
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: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: DN ARCADIVS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA AVGG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGG
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: TCON
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: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Middle Rasen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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