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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-8DD625
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Urbs Roma commemorative issue of 330-340, Reece period 17
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma mantled left
Obverse inscription: [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins
Diameter: 16.9mm, Weight: 2.05gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.05 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM42657
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Roma mantled left
Obverse inscription: [VRBS ROMA]
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Wolf and Twins [VRBS ROMA]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Epworth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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