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COIN
Unique ID: FASAM-48489E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus, probably of Honorius (AD 393-423), dating to c. 394-5 (Reece Period 21)< VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon. LRBC p. 53, cf. no. 396. LRBC gives obverse legend as unbroken, but this coin appears to have a small break: [ ](NOR) - IVS P F AVG.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 394
Date to: Circa AD 395
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.97 g
Diameter: 13 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Coin 13
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: Honorius (emperor)
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Pearl-diademedbust right
Obverse inscription: Probably: [D N HO](NOR) - IVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: VI[CTORIA AVGGG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: -//LVGP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: North Kesteven District
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