CAM-CF96B3: Roman Coin : Copper-alloy Nummus of Magnentius

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Unique ID: CAM-CF96B3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353), dating to AD 351-3 (Reece period 18). Reverse legend reads [V]ICT[ORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES]. Reverse shows Two Victories holding wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X . Probably Mint of Aquileia. RIC VIII, p. 331, cf. no. 167.

Obverse shows a bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads D N [MAGNEN]TIVS [PF A]VG. Obverse fields reads: A/ // . Die axis is 7 o'clock, weight is 3.9g, diameter is 20.58mm.

Notes:

working no.2.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.9 g
Diameter: 20.58 mm

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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: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N [MAGNEN]TIVS [PF A]VG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X
Reverse inscription: [V]ICT[ORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: -//(.Q.?)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
To be known as: South Kesteven District Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Updated: 10 years ago

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