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Unique ID: NLM-E3CE01
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Constantine (306-361), Urbs Roma commemorative issue of Lyon mint, 330-331, RIC vol. 7 no. 242.
Obverse description: Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left.
Obverse inscription: [VRBS] ROMA
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins, two stars above.
In exergue: .PLG
Diameter: 16.3mm, Weight: 1.89gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 330
Date to: Exactly AD 331
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.89 g
Diameter: 16.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 26th March 2019
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Other reference: NLM42671
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and mantled bust of Roma left
Obverse inscription: [VRBS] ROMA
Reverse description: Wolf suckling twins, two stars above.
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: .PLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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