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Unique ID: KENT-E57C6F
Object type certainty: Certain
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A highly worn Roman copper alloy contemporary copy of a nummus probably of Magnentius dating to AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). Reverse type two victories holding a shield inscribed 'VOT/V/MVLT/X with chi-rho above. Uncertain mint.
Measurements: 15mm diameter, 1.8mm thickness, 1.28g weight
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 353
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.28 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two victories holding a shield inscribed 'VOT/V/MVLT/X' with chi-rho above.
Reverse inscription: [VICT DD NN AVG ET C]AE[S]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICT DD NN AVG ET CAES
Reverse mint mark: -//[]
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ8862
Four figure Latitude: 51.32602335
Four figure longitude: 0.69692841
1:25K map: TQ8862
1:10K map: TQ86SE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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