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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-0AE8D5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantine I (306-337), issue of 321-323, Reece period 16
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX
Reverse inscription: BEATATRAN [QVILLITAS]
In exergue: PTR, for Trier mint first officina.
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this shiny cleaned coin.
Diameter: 17.8mm, Weight: 2.60gms, die axis: 12
Class:
Nummus of Constantine I (306-337)
Inscription:
obv: CONSTANTINVS AVG rev: BEATATRAN [QVILLITAS]
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 321
Date to: Circa AD 323
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 27th March 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM20143a
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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS AVG
Reverse description: Globe on altar inscribed VO/TIS/XX
Reverse inscription: BEATATRAN [QVILLITAS] ,
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: PTR
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: Swinhope
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
References cited
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