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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-C89493
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Decentius (350-353), Two Victories issue, possibly Trier mint, Reece period 18.
Obverse description: Bare headed bust draped right.
Obverse inscription: DN DECEN TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a shield aloft inscribed VOT / [--]/[--].
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE] DD NN AVG [ET CAES]
In exergue: possibly TRP - part off-flan.
Diameter: 22.1mm, Weight: 4.25gms, die axis: 6
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 350
Date to: Circa AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.25 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th August 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM33375
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: Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare-headed bust draped right
Obverse inscription: DN DECEN TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a shield aloft inscribed VOT / [--]/[--].
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE] DD NN AVG [ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: possibly TRP – part off-flan.
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: Whitton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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