SUR-240AE4: Roman coin: Nummus of Magnentius or Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-240AE4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn nummus of Magnentius or Decentius Reverse: Christogram, alpha and omega.

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.96 g
Diameter: 19.34 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 08.424

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered

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: Bare-headed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Christogram, alpha and omega.
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Hart (District)
Parish or ward: Crondall (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU7849
Four figure Latitude: 51.234862
Four figure longitude: -0.884158
1:25K map: SU7849
1:10K map: SU74NE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Updated: 13 years ago

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