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COIN
Unique ID: BH-8EA13D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy contemporary copy of a nummus of Decentius, dating to the period AD 351 - 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse depicting two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them a wreath inscribed 'VOT V MVLT X', supporting column below.
Diameter: 17.4mm; thickness: 1mm. Weight: 1.2g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 351
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 14/126 - 9
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: Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...]DECENTIVS [...
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them a wreath inscribed 'VOT/MV/X' (sic.), supported on column.
Reverse inscription: ...]VICTO[...]GS (sic.)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Wycombe (District)
To be known as: Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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