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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-C7ED01
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnus Maximus (AD 383-388), SPES ROMANORVM reverse (Camp-gate with star between its two turrets), minted at Lyon, AD 387-388, RIC IX Lyon 36a.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 387
Date to: Circa AD 388
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.04 g
Diameter: 12.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd February 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC 020620
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: Magnus Maximus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [DN] MAG MA-XIMVS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Campgate with open door, star between the two turrets
Reverse inscription: [SPES ROMAN]ORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SPES ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: -//[L]VGP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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