DEV-A59E15: Roman coin: nummus of Maximian

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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-A59E15

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Maximian I dating to the period AD 286-305.

Reece Period 15. Reverse type SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTRA depicting Monata standing left holding scales and cornucopia.Uncertain mint.

Measurements: 17.3mm diameter, 1.9mm thickness, weight 2.22g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 286
Date to: Circa AD 305

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 2.22 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 4th September 2019 - Tuesday 7th January 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018777

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: Maximian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Aequitas standing left with scales
Reverse inscription: [...]OSTRA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: Mid Devon (District)
To be known as: Halberton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: DEV
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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