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Unique ID: YORYM-00A9A2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to the period AD 350 to AD 353 (Reece Period 18). The coin is a brockage, an error where the reverse has the mirror image of the obverse. Mint uncertain.
Diameter: 21.9 mm
Thickness: 1.0 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 21.9 mm
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Other reference: YMT: E04702
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius or Decentius
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Mirror image of obverse - brockage
Reverse inscription: illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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