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COIN
Unique ID: BM-9EF092
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus of Fausta, dating to AD 326 (Reece Period 16), SPES REIPVBLICAE. Mint of Ticinum. RIC VII, p. 387, no. 203.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being declared not Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2014T427
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 326
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.86 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 19th May 2014 - Saturday 31st May 2014
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2014T427
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: Fausta
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped right
Obverse inscription: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG
Reverse description: Spes standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms
Reverse inscription: SPES REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SPES REI PVBLICAE (Fausta)
Reverse mint mark: - -//Q crescent [T]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VII p. 387, no. 203
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Lincoln
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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