SOM-477C04: Roman coin: nummus of Magnentius or Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-477C04

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to the period AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES reverse type depicting two Victories opposite holding wreath. Uncertain mint.

Notes:

This find was recorded at a rally and therefore the identification or photograph may fall below our usual standards.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.3 mm
Width: 16.5 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 1.69 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th September 2012 - Sunday 16th September 2012

Rally details.

This object was found at Timeline Detection, Evercreech (2012)

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Rally Ticket 117

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 or Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust facing right with A behind head
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two victories holding a shield inscribed VOT V MVLT X
Reverse inscription: [VICTOR]IAE DD [NN AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
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: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
Parish or ward: Milton Clevedon (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST6536
Four figure Latitude: 51.12220703
Four figure longitude: -2.50147161
1:25K map: ST6536
1:10K map: ST63NE
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Disturbed

References cited

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: SOM
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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