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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-CA2829
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constans (333-350), Gloria Exercitus issue of 335-341, Reece period 17
Obverse description: Bust diademed cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [--]D CONST ANS NOB [C]
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard between them; square vexillum with C on flag
Reverse inscription: GLOR IA EXERC [ITVS]
In exergue: possibly [--]TA
Diameter: 14.5mm, Weight: 1.07gms, die axis: 6
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 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.07 g
Diameter: 14.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 6th November 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 41179
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: Constans
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Bust diademed cuirassed right
Reverse inscription:
Obverse inscription: --]D CONST ANS NOB [C]
Reverse description: two soldiers with one standard between them; square vexillum with C on flag
Reverse inscription: GLOR IA EXERC [ITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA EXERCITVS
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: possibly [--]TA
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: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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