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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-96B585
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 353-360 (Reece Period 18). FEL TEMP REPARATIO reverse type depicting a soldier advancing left, spearing falling horseman who wears a pointed cap, turns to face soldier and extends left arm. Mint of Lyons.
RIC VIII, p.191, no.189.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 353
Date to: Exactly AD 360
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SEoV: 8
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 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Soldier advancing left, spearing falling horseman who wears pointed cap, turns to face soldier and extends left arm.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP - REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FEL TEMP REPARATIO
Reverse mint mark: - -//GPLG
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: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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