ESS-15108D: Roman coin: nummus of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-15108D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius (350-3 AD), dating to the period 350-3 AD (Reece period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting Emperor holding a standard and Victory. Mint of Trier.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.99 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Monday 31st December 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7708

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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare headed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IV C [MAGNENTI]V[S...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing forward holding Victory in his right hand a standard in his left
Reverse inscription: FELICITAS [REI PVBLI]CE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Tendring (District)
Parish or ward: Ramsey and Parkeston (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TM2229
Four figure Latitude: 51.91525434
Four figure longitude: 1.22658198
1:25K map: TM2229
1:10K map: TM22NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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