BH-874C06: Roman coin: nummus of Magnentius or Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-874C06

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to the period AD 351 - 353 (Reece period 18). VICT(ORIAE) DD NN AVG ET CAE(S) reverse depicting two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them a wreath inscribed 'VOT/V/MVLT/X'.

Diameter: 21.3mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 3.62g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 3.62 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 12th January 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/91 - 15

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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust right, ('A') behind.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them a wreath inscribed ['VOT/V/MVLT/X'].
Reverse inscription: [VICT(ORIAE) DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Ashwell

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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