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Unique ID: GLO-8974E7
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A copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius dating to the period AD 350-353. (Reece 18). Right facing draped portrait of emperor showing no head gear. [DN MAGNEN]-TIVS [PF AVG] / Large 'Chi Rho' symbol with A and W either side. SALVS [DD NN AVG ET CAES]
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Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353
Quantity: 1
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st August 2015 - Wednesday 5th August 2015
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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]
Obverse description: Right facing draped portrait of emperor showing no head gear
Obverse inscription: [DN MAGNEN]-TIVS [PF AVG]
Reverse description: Large 'Chi Rho' symbol with A and W either side
Reverse inscription: SALVS [DD NN AVG ET CAES]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SALVS DD NN AVG ET CAES
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: ST6867
Four figure Latitude: 51.40112086
Four figure longitude: -2.46139181
1:25K map: ST6867
1:10K map: ST66NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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