ESS-7E2F76: ESS-7E2F76 Roman coin: nummus of Magnentius

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-7E2F76

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: Nummus of Magnentius, dating 351-3AD, Reece period 18. Reverse type VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES. Mint unclear. Die axis 2 o'clock. Diameter 20.73mm, thickness 1.97mm, weight 2.90 grams.

Notes:

Export licence application PAU/0307/07

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.97 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 20.73 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 16th October 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Export licence application PAU/0307/07

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]
Obverse description: Bare headed, draped and cuirassed, right. A to left of head
Obverse inscription: D N MAG...
Reverse description: two victories holding a wreath, [inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X]
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: -//?

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Braintree (District)
Parish or ward: Kelvedon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL8417
Four figure Latitude: 51.821324
Four figure longitude: 0.66837
1:25K map: TL8417
1:10K map: TL81NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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