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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-BA2060
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 350
Date to: Ante AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.86 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th October 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 020060
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: Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bareheaded bust with A behind, right
Obverse inscription: DN DECENTI-[VS ------]
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other holding a shield
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haversham Cum Little Linford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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