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Unique ID: BERK-896321
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman nummus of MAGNUS MAXIMUS (AD 383-388).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 383
Date to: Circa AD 388
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.45 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 15.77 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 19th September 2009
This object was found at West Hanney 2009
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Other reference: Tkt P758
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnus Maximus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Constantinople
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Cuirassed and diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [DN] MA[G MAXIMUS PF AVG]
Reverse description: Indistinct but probably Camp gate with two towers
Reverse inscription: [SPES ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SPES ROMANORVM
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU4192
Four figure Latitude: 51.625331
Four figure longitude: -1.409116
1:25K map: SU4192
1:10K map: SU49SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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