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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-5519F0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A corroded and incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350-353) dating to the period AD 350-353 (Reece period 18). SALVS D D N N AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting a large Chi-rho flanked by small alpha and omega. Mint unclear.
This coin has suffered losses all around its circumference.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 23.7 mm
Width: 21.6 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 4.76 g
Diameter: 23.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22391
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 headed draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Large Chi-rho flanked by small alpha and omega
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
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: Devon (County)
District: Mid Devon (District)
To be known as: Cullompton CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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