WILT-F4B717: Roman coin: Nummus of Magnentius

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Unique ID: WILT-F4B717

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius dating to the period c. AD 350-353 (Reece period 18), GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting horseman spearing barbarian, Trier mint. Cf RIC VIII p158, no 271 but with a M2 bust

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.69 g
Diameter: 22.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4032

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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare headed bust with drapery
Obverse inscription: IM CAE MAGNENTIVSAVG
Reverse description: Soldier on horseback riding down a captive
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Woodland
Specific landuse: Deciduous native

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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