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Unique ID: SOMDOR-F02E93
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (probably) dating from AD 350-353, VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S) reverse type depicting two Victories holding a sheild. Mint uncertain.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.83 g
Diameter: 11.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st February 2007
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Other reference: Entry 021365
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius or Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Unclear bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a shield
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.