LVPL-323982: Roman nummus

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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-323982

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus probably of Gratian. Reverse: wreath inscribed with [...]. Reece period 20. AD 379-383.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 379
Date to: Circa AD 383

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2016 - Friday 2nd December 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Diadem bust right.
Obverse inscription: [...]

Reverse description: wreath

Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Washingborough

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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