SOM-084505: Roman coin: nummus probably of Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-084505

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus probably of Decentius dating to the period AD 351 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories holding up one large shield containing the legend VOT V MVLT X. Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 3.54 g
Diameter: 20.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th November 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 022094

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]
Obverse description: Bareheaded and draped bust facing right with A behind the head
Obverse inscription: (DN DECENT)-[IVS...]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding up one large wreath containing the legend VOT V MVLT X.
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alvediston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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