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Unique ID: SOM-66DD4A
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius dating to the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 19). VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse depicting two victories holding up one large shield. Minted at Lyon or Rome. LRBC pt II no.233-234 or 650ff.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Diameter: 18.5 mm
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Other reference: SCC receipt 16629
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bareheaded draped and cuirassed bust facing right, possibly unclear letter behind head
Obverse inscription: D N MA[GNE]N-TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two victories holding a large shield between them; shield inscribed VOT / V / MVLT / X
Reverse inscription: VICT [DD] NN AVG ET CAES
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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