FAKL-8289A3: Roman, nummus, encrusted

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COIN

Unique ID: FAKL-8289A3

Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin, nummus, encrusted with corrosion products, only two indistict letters can be seen the form of which allows the coin to be identified as a nummus. Reece 16-19 (AD 317-378). Diameter 18.0mm, Mass 2.39g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 317
Date to: Circa AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.39 g
Diameter: 18 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: BNT 348

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
Obverse description: Encrusted, the details, but for two indistinct letters, is hidden.
Obverse inscription: ?

Reverse description: Encrusted
Reverse inscription: ?

Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Gate Burton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK8382
Four figure Latitude: 53.32841795
Four figure longitude: -0.7552251
1:25K map: SK8382
1:10K map: SK88SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Recording Institution: FAKL
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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