NLM-FEB5E3: Roman Coin: Nummus of Magnentius or Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-FEB5E3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin fragment. Nummus, possibly of Magnentius or Decentius (351-353), possibly Two Victories issue, Reece period 18.

Obverse description: Bubbled surface, design lost.

Reverse description: probably two Victories facing each other holding shield.

Reverse inscription: probably [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES]

Diameter: 18.1mm, Weight: 1.33gms

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.33 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 12th May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM28983

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: : Bubbled surface, design lost. Reverse description: Reverse inscription:
Reverse description: probably two Victories facing each other holding shield.
Reverse inscription: probably [VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAES]
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Binbrook

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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