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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-6897B1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. As of Vespasian (69-79), mint of Rome.
Obverse description: Craggy bullnecked bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: VESPASIANVS[-?]COS[--], lettering of name inverted.
Reverse description: Robed female figure advancing left with right hand extended over globe. SC in field.
Diameter: 27.2mm, Weight: 11.33gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 69
Date to: Circa AD 79
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 11.33 g
Diameter: 27.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th October 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM27474
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: As
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Vespasian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 4 [69-96]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Craggy bullnecked bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: VESPASIANVS[-?]COS[--]
Reverse description: Robed female figure advancing left with right hand extended over globe
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: SC in field
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: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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