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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-1BB573
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus of Magnentius, VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE, Amiens mint, AD 350 - 353.
RIC VIII, p.122, no.16.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.7 g
Diameter: 21 mm
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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: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Ambianum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare bust right
Obverse inscription: DN [MAGN]ENTIVS AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding wreath inscribed with VOT//V//MVLT//X
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: .AMB*
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: Ebberston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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