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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-9DB6B6
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus, from the time of the House of Constantine, probably Constantine II (AD 317-340). The condition of the coin is fair, however, the inscription around the edge of the coin has been removed. Obverse: right bust of the emperor. Inscription: illegible. Reverse: A depiction of two soldiers standing either side of two standards.Inscription: [GLORIA EXERCITVS]. Mint: unavailable.
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: Circa AD 330
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 15.5 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: Stamped
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: bust right of emperor
Obverse inscription: n/a
Reverse description: two soldiers two standards
Reverse inscription: n/a
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: n/a
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: Reepham area
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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