YORYM-B3FF28: Roman Coin : Nummus of Decentius

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Unique ID: YORYM-B3FF28

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Decentius dating to the period AD 351 - 353 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X. Mint of Amien.

RIC VIII, p.122, no.12.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.6 g
Diameter: 20 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06461

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]
Mint or issue place: Ambianum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Reverse description: Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: AMB branch
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Woodmansey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0336
Four figure Latitude: 53.81009851
Four figure longitude: -0.43724959
1:25K map: TA0336
1:10K map: TA03NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 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: YORYM
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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