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COIN
Unique ID: BM-B468F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus of the House of Constantine (AD 307-61), dating to AD 335-6 (Reece Period 17), Victory on prow (CONSTANTINOPOLIS). Mint of Aquileia. RIC VII, p. 409, no. 137.
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 335
Date to: Exactly AD 336
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.86 g
Diameter: 16 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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left with spear
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-TINOPOLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow with spear and shield
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: F -//AQP
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: 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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