HAMP-908DFA: Roman coin : Nummus of Magnentiushamp

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-908DFA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-3), VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type around two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X. Mint unknown, AD 351-3. The flan is damaged at 5 o'clock on the obverse and 6 o'clock on the reverse.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.43 g
Diameter: 21.55 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form No. 3801

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped bust right. A behind bust.
Obverse inscription: DN MAGNE[...]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE] DD NN AVG ET CAE
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
Parish or ward: Kempshott (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5948
Four figure Latitude: 51.22814882
Four figure longitude: -1.15642987
1:25K map: SU5948
1:10K map: SU54NE
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: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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