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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-D3478B
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Crispus (317-326), possibly Arles mint, Caesarum Nostrorum issue of 321, possibly cf. RIC volume 7 page 260 no. 241, Reece period 16. This coin is in atypically good condition.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Wreath with vow VOT /V; an eye shaped device of pellets at the top of wreath and long ribbons below.
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
In exergue: TUA
Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 2.92gms, die axis: 12
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: Exactly AD 321
Date to: Exactly AD 321
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.92 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM30942
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: Crispus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: CRISPVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Wreath with vow VOT /V; an eye shaped device of pellets at the top of wreath and long ribbons below
Reverse inscription: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: CAESARVM NOSTRORVM
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: TUA
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Crowle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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