ESS-F2C777: ESS-F2C777 Roman coin: Nummus of Magnentius

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-F2C777

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman coin: copper alloy Nummus of Magnentius , dating 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). Reverse type Chi-ro, with alpha and omega. The legend on both faces is missing, due to the damaged edge of the coin. Mint unknown. Other than the edge of the coin, both faces are in good condition, with a fine level of wear. Die axis 6 o’ clock. The coin is 22.83mm in diameter, 2.61mm thick and weighs 4.15 grams.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.61 mm
Weight: 4.15 g
Diameter: 22.83 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 16th July 2007

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

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]
Obverse description: Right facing bust
Reverse description: Chi-ro, with alpha and omega
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Maldon (District)
Parish or ward: Langford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL8410
Four figure Latitude: 51.758455
Four figure longitude: 0.66466
1:25K map: TL8410
1:10K map: TL81SW
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: ESS
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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