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Unique ID: YORYM-913116
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Magnentius. (Reece Period 18). Reverse type VICTORIA ED DNN AVG ET CAE, two victories holding shield with VOT V MVLT X. Uncertain mint. (AD 350-353).
The coin is missing a small portion of its outer flan between 2-5 O'clock.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.87 mm
Weight: 3.31 g
Diameter: 19.74 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [DNMAGNEN/TIVSFAVG]
Reverse description: two victories holding shield with VOT V MVLT X
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAEDDNNAVGETCAE]// [VOT V MVLT X]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE8153
Four figure Latitude: 53.96674261
Four figure longitude: -0.76677304
1:25K map: SE8153
1:10K map: SE85SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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