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Unique ID: NLM-BE725B
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-3), dating to AD 352-3 (Reece Period 18), VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE/S, Two Victories holding wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 163, cf. nos. 312 and 316A. It is not clear if there is a letter A to the left of Magnentius' bust.
Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 3.08gms, die axis: 5
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 352
Date to: Circa AD 353
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.08 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 29th July 2014
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Other reference: NLM25710a
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N MAGN[---]G
Reverse description: Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/MVLT/X
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: - // (TRP)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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