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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-197419
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Constantius II (323-361), Gloria Exercitus issue of 335-341, indeterminate mint, possibly Arles, Reece period 17. Chipped.
Obverse description: Bust possibly laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]CONSTANTIVS[--]
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard between them, O appears on a large square vexillum.
Reverse inscription: GLOR [IA EXERC ITVS]
In exergue: S.ONST
Diameter: 15.7mm, Weight: 0.98gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 335
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.98 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd April 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM42286
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust possibly laureate right
Obverse inscription: [--]CONSTANTIVS[--]
Reverse description: Two soldiers with one standard between them
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: S.ONST, O appears on a large square vexillum.
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: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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