NLM-0EC227: Roman Nummus of Magnentius

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-0EC227

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation Find awaiting validation

A Roman Nummus, probably of Magnentius, c. 351-353. The reverse has two Victories standing holding a wreath inscribed [VOT/V/MVLT/X].

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 333

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.26 g
Diameter: 19.64 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st April 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM12659

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust right (v.faint)
Obverse inscription: illegible

Reverse description: two Victories standing holding a wreath inscribed [VOT/V/MVLT/X]
Reverse inscription: [VICRORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: illegible

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Kirton In Lindsey

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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