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Unique ID: BH-670619
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-1), dating to AD 353 (Reece Period 18). SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse depicting a Chi-Rho flanked by alpha and omega. Probably minted at Amiens. RIC VIII, p. 123, cf. no. 45.
Diameter: 20.2mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Weight: 3.63g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 353
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 3.63 g
Diameter: 20.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 8th October 2014
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Other reference: Ver 14/146 - 2
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: Ambianum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bareheaded, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N MAG](NEN)-TIVS [P F] AVG
Reverse description: Chi-Rho flanked by alpha and omega.
Reverse inscription: SALVS DD N[N AVG ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
Reverse mint mark: [*] - //(pellet in crescent)(AMB)[wreath]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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