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COIN
Unique ID: LEIC-910755
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of 4th century AD of Lyon mint
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight: 1.85 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st November 2010 - Tuesday 30th November 2010
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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
Obverse description: helmeted bust facing left, post behind
Reverse description: standing warrior figure, holding shield and spear
Status: Regular
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