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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-2FC6F8
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Magnentius (350-353), Two Victories issue of Lyons mint, RIC vol. 8 page 186 no. 121, issue of 351-353, Reece period 18; glossed by varnish. Lost soon after its issue, as coins of Magnentius were withdrawn or mutilated by removal of their legends shortly after 353.
Obverse description: Bareheaded bust with pudding basin haircut draped and cuirassed right, seen from front; A behind bust.
Obverse inscription: DN MAGNEN TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding up shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X on thin column
Reverse inscription: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
In exergue: RPLG
Diameter: 23.1mm, Weight: 4.34gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 351
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.34 g
Diameter: 23.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th August 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM47595
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bareheaded bust with pudding basin haircut draped and cuirassed right, seen from front; A behind bust
Obverse inscription: DN MAGNEN TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding up shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X on thin column
Reverse inscription: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: RPLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : vol. 8 no. 121
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)
To be known as: Holme on Spalding Moor
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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