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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-8DDEA3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman contemporary copy of a nummus of Magnentius / Decentius (AD 350-3), reverse: two Victories holding inscribed wreath, no supporting column (AD 352, Reece period 18). Measures 12mm, weighs 1.04g, die axis 6, flan too small for dies, worn.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 352
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.04 g
Diameter: 12 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd December 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3564
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare head right
Reverse description: Two Victories holding inscribed wreath, no supporting column
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Hursley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on village (which isn't a parish)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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