SUR-96A559: Roman coin: Nummus copy of Magnentius or Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-96A559

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A contemporary copy of a nummus Constantius II dating to the period c. AD 350-361 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicts two Victories with a wreath inscribed VOT V MVLT X. Prototype from mint of Lyon.

Notes:

This reverse type is proper to Magnentius and Decentius. Therefore, its association with Constantius II is unusual.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 14.09 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: B16-51

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: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]TAN-TIVS [...]
Reverse description: Two Victories with a wreath inscribed VOT/V/MVLT/X
Reverse inscription: [...]
Reverse mint mark: -//RPLG
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
Parish or ward: Goodworth Clatford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3642
Four figure Latitude: 51.17610919
Four figure longitude: -1.48639934
1:25K map: SU3642
1:10K map: SU34SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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