BH-199A52: Roman coin: nummus of Magnentius (contemporary copy)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-199A52

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius; contemporary copy, 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 shield inscribed 'VOT/V/MVLT/X', with a supporting column below.

Diameter: 15.6mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 1.24g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.24 g
Diameter: 15.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 31st August 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/36 - 7

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: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D] N (MAGNEN)[TIVS... (illiterate lettering)
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them a shield inscribed [VOT/V/MVLT/X], with a supporting column below.
Reverse inscription: [VICT(ORIAE) DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Status: Contemporary copy
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: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Updated: 8 years ago

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