PUBLIC-A240F5: Roman Coin: Nummus of Magnentius

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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-A240F5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A nummus of the emperor Magnentius dating to the period AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). The obverse depicts a bare-headed, draped, cuirassed bust facing right with A in left field and inscribed (DN MAGNEN[...]. The reverse depicts two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT V MVLTX over a column and is inscribed [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE].

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 5th May 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FLE 13 469

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]
Obverse description: A bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right with an A in the left field
Obverse inscription: (DN MAGNEN) [...]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding a wreath inscribed VOT V MVLTX over a column
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE]
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: [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector during controlled archaeological investigation
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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