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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-00DFF2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus of Constantine I.

Obverse: CONSTNSTI[NVS MAX AVG]; diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right.

Reverse: GLORIA EXERCITVS; two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard.

In exergue: PLG

Mint: Lyon.

Reece period 17.

c.f RIC. 65

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 337

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.38 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.24 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011

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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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTNSTI[NVS MAX AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing holding spear and shield; between them, one standard.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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: Sleaford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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