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YORYM-B76BA5: Roman coin : Nummus of Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-B76BA5

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

Copper alloy nummus of Decentius, [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE], Trier, AD 351-3. RIC, VIII, p162, c.f.308.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 22.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2008

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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: Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed bust right; A behind head
Obverse inscription: DN DEC[---]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a shield inscribed VOT // V // MVLT // X
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//TRP

Coin references

  • RIC : VIII p162, c.f.308.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Scarborough (District)
To be known as: Newby and Scalby

Spatial coordinates


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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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

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