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Unique ID: WILT-ED9FD9
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius, dating to the period AD 350-353 (Reece Period 18). FELICITAS REIPUBLICAE reverse type, depicting the emperor facing left, holding a Victory in his right hand and a standard in his left. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 15.24 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5255
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
Obverse description: Bareheaded bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [...] MA[...]
Reverse description: The emperor facing left, holding a Victory in his right hand and a standard in his left.
Reverse inscription: [FELICITAS REIPUBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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