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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-DBDD81
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to AD 330-335 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type depicting two soldiers and two standards. Mint of Lyon.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 335
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.55 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Field 2: Roman coins
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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: C[O]NSTANTI-[NVS MAX AVG]
Reverse description: Two soldiers and two standards.
Reverse inscription: [GL]OR-[IA] EXER[C]-IT[VS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
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: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Sleaford area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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