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COIN
Unique ID: SWYOR-0E2FC5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Constantine I (AD 307 - 337) dating from the period AD 319 - 320 (Reece Period 16). VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP reverse type depicting two Victories with wreath inscribed VOT//PR over altar decorated with a diamond and a pellet in each corner and in the middle. Mint of London. The coin has traces of a white metal coating. RIC VII number 157d according to http://www.beastcoins.com/Topical/VLPP/Coins/London/VLPP-London.htm. The coin is 17.6mm diameter, 2.2mm thick and 2.85g.
Obverse: Helemeted, laureate and cuirassed bust right. IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG (reverse type D6).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 319
Date to: Circa AD 320
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 2.85 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th February 2016 - Sunday 7th February 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 2851
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, helmeted and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT / PR above an altar decorated with a diamond and a pellet in each corner and in the centre.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC PERP (or variant)
Reverse mint mark: PLN
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: West Lindsey (District)
Parish or ward: Glentham (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SK9890
Four figure Latitude: 53.397742
Four figure longitude: -0.52760053
1:25K map: SK9890
1:10K map: SK99SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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