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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-3455C8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 347-348 (Reece Period 17).VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, each holding a wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon.
RIC VIII, p.180, no.38.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.41 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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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
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [CONSTAN-TI]VS [P F A]VG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing one another, each holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICT]ORIAE DD AVGGQ [NN]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: PLG
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: West Lindsey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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