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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-889E55

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy roman nummus or radiate of unknown emperor. Possibly similar to VIRTVS AVG reverse type depicting a soldier facing right with spear and shield.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 260
Date to: Circa AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.31 mm
Weight: 1.64 g
Diameter: 15.49 mm

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Obverse description: Worn bust facing right
Obverse inscription: ILLEGIBLE
Reverse description: Figure in centre facing right
Reverse inscription: ILLEGIBLE
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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)
To be known as: NEAR CAISTOR

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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