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COIN
Unique ID: BM-B4CAA9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus of Constans (AD 333-50), dating to AD 347-8 (Reece Period 17), VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, p. 209, no. 81.
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 347
Date to: Exactly AD 348
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.71 g
Diameter: 15 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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANS-P F AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories facing, each holding wreath
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE D]D AVGGQ NN
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD AVGGQ NN
Reverse mint mark: MA//SARL
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
No references cited so far.
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