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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-DA2D0C
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy possible coin. A tiny minim, probably either a barbarous radiate later Roman issue of 275-285 or an irregular copy of a fallen horseman issue, 355-361, of the House of Constantine (306-361). A silvery tint may arise from tin, or even silver, in the metal mix.
Obverse description: possibly bust diademed or radiate right.
Reverse description: Triangular central feature with ancillary lines, possibly a soldier advancing left [spearing fallen horseman].
Reverse inscription: possibly [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Diameter: 6.9mm, Weight: 0.51gms, die axis: possibly 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 275
Date to: Exactly AD 361
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.51 g
Diameter: 6.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th February 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM35268
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Radiate or nummus
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain (AD 260 - 402)
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: possibly bust diademed or radiate right
Reverse description: Triangular central feature with ancillary lines, possibly a soldier advancing left
Reverse inscription: possibly [FEL TEMP REPARATIO]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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