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Unique ID: IOW-089D28
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius dating to the period AD 350-351 (Reece period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting Emperor standing holding Victory on globe and standard. Mint unclear. Mintmark: -//[ ]
Obverse: [ ]; Bare-headed bust right
Reverse: [FELICITAS REI PVBLICE]; Emperor standing holding Victory on globe and standard
Diameter: 22.1mm. Weight: 2.87g. DA=12:12.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 351
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.87 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th September 2013
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Other reference: IOW2013-5-168
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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-headed bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Emperoer standing holding Victory on globe and standard
Reverse inscription: [FELICITAS REI PVBLICE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Mintmark: -//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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