ESS-E8E8B4: ESS-E8E470 Roman coin: nummus of uncertain emperor

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-E8E8B4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy coin: Nummus of Magnentius, reverse type VICTORIAE DDNN AVG ET CAE dating 350-353, Reece period 18. Mint unknown. Die axis 6 o'clock.

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.16 g
Diameter: 19.96 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OEF 5045

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: Bust, right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Two victories with shield
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DDNN AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Uttlesford (District)
To be known as: Hatfield Broad Oak Area

Spatial coordinates

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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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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