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COIN
Unique ID: FASAM-EDBF21
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus, contemporary copy, possibly copying a coin of Magnentius (AD 350-3), dating to c. AD 353-61 (Reece Period 18), possibly FELICITAS REI PVBLICE, Emperor standing left holding Victory on globe and standard. The bust does seem to be bare-headed. This type was not commonly copied.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 353
Date to: Circa AD 361
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.97 g
Diameter: 18 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Coin 12
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: Magnentius
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Slightly crude (bare-headed) bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ... ]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left, holding (Victory on) globe and standard
Reverse inscription: Possibly [FELICITAS REI PVBLICE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -//[ ... ]
Status: Contemporary copy
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: Washingborough
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