WAW-174706: Roman coin: nummus of Decentius (Obverse and reverse).

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Unique ID: WAW-174706

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: copper-alloy nummus of Decentius dating to the period AD 351 to 353 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S) reverse type depicting two Victories holding a shield. Mint of Trier. LRBC No. 59.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 22.47 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th November 2011

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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: Decentius
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Bust facing right otherwise the details are not clear due to corrosion.
Obverse inscription: [ ]NTI [ ]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a shield between them. The shield is inscribed but the inscription is not clear due to encrustation.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD [NN AVG ET CAE(S)]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: TRP
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Warwickshire (County)
District: Stratford-on-Avon (District)
Parish or ward: Brailes (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP2940
Four figure Latitude: 52.057628
Four figure longitude: -1.578452
1:25K map: SP2940
1:10K map: SP24SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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