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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-4792D3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
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: 1.5 mm
Weight: 3.25 g
Diameter: 21.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st October 2007
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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: Diademed and cuirass bust right
Obverse inscription: [----]PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding Victory on globe and standard
Reverse inscription: FELITAS REI PVBLICE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: //(F/R SLG)
Coin references
- RIC : VIII p185, cf nos. 109/112
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: Pocklington Area
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