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COIN
Unique ID: SF-A84072
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy Roman nummus, probably a contemporary copy of the House of Constantine, most likely of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to the period AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). [VICTORIAE D D N N AVG ET CAES] reverse type depicting two Victories facing each other, together holding wreath inscribed VOT/X. Uncertain mint.
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 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.03 mm
Weight: 1.06 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: EKE 063
Other reference: Finds reference SS15 253
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: bareheaded bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories facing each other, together holding wreath inscribed (VOT/X)
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIAE D D N N AVG ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: -//[]
Status: Contemporary copy
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Eyke
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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