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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-FCB7AB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A late Roman copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius. VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type, depicting two Victories standing facing, holding a shield. Mint of Amiens. RIC VIII, no. 13 or 16. Struck 350-353.

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 350
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 7th October 2014 - Wednesday 7th October 2015

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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]
Mint or issue place: Ambianum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare headed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing each other, holding shield inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X, no supporting column
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN [AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: .AMB[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII 13 or 16

Spatial metadata

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

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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