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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-333F0A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus, VRBS ROMA. Reverse: Romulus and Remus suckling wolf; above, two stars. Reece period 17. AD330-340.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 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: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust left.
Obverse inscription: VRBS ROMA
Reverse description: Romulus and Remus suckling wolf; above, two stars
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VRBS ROMA
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.
References cited
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