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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-C826E1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus, probably of Constantine II (317-340), Two Victories issue of 318-320, possibly Siscia mint, though mintmark not seen in RIC; Reece period 16.
Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed left
Obverse inscription: [DN CONSTAN]TINVS N C
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing each other holding up shield inscribed VOT/PR over a biconvex object, perhaps a modius or corn measure
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE [PRINC PERP]
In exergue: S*P
Diameter: 15.4mm, Weight: 1.88gms, die axis: 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 318
Date to: Exactly AD 320
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 4th August 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM40433
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: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Radiate bust cuirassed left
Obverse inscription: [DN CONSTAN]TINVS N C
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing each other holding up shield inscribed VOT/PR over a biconvex object, perhaps a modius or corn measure
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE LAETAE [PRINC PERP]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICT.LAETAE PRINC PERP
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: S*P
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: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Market Rasen
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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