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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-14565A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Possibly a nummus of Theodosius I (379-395), Reece period 20, not a familiar type to this reporter
Obverse description: Bust pearl diademed cuirassed right; star behind head.
Obverse inscription: [---] SIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing each other
Reverse inscription: [---] RO MANORVM
Diameter: 15.2mm, Weight: 1.30gms, 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 375
Date to: Exactly AD 395
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th November 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM41517
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: Theodosius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Obverse description: Bust pearl diademed cuirassed right; star behind head
Obverse inscription: [---] SIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two soldiers standing facing each other
Reverse inscription: [---] RO MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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 Gainsborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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