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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-01020A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Probably a nummus of Magnentius (350-353); if so, Emperor left issue, Reece period 18 of 350-351; possibly clipped to remove name.
Obverse description: Bare head with pudding basin haircut, large eye, draped right.
Obverse inscription: possibly [---] AVG, possibly clipped.
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding globe and vertical standard.
Reverse inscription: probably [FELICITAS REI PVBLICE]
Diameter: 17.6mm, Weight: 2.29gms, 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 350
Date to: Exactly AD 351
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.29 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 13th January 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM44826
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: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare head with pudding basin haircut, large eye, draped right
Obverse inscription: possibly [---] AVG, possibly clipped.
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding globe and vertical standard
Reverse inscription: probably [FELICITAS REI PVBLICE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE
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: Gate Burton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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