YORYM-780C6A: Roman Coin : Nummus of Magnentius

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Unique ID: YORYM-780C6A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-3) dating to the period AD 351 - 352 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT//V//MVLT//X. Mint of Amiens.

RIC VIII, p.123, no.23

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 352

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.1 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04440

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 and draped bust right; A behind
Obverse inscription: D N MAGNENTIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Two Victories holding shield inscribed VOT//V//MVLT//X; Barred rho above
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: - // AMB crescent
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII p. 122, no. 23

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
Parish or ward: Babworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK6678
Four figure Latitude: 53.29485764
Four figure longitude: -1.01126225
1:25K map: SK6678
1:10K map: SK67NE
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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