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COIN

Unique ID: SF-73FE14

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A rather corroded copper-alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius (AD 350-353) dating to c. AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORVM, Emperor riding right on horseback, spear in upheld right hand, riding down barbarian who falls beneath hooves of horse. Mint uncertain. Both the obverse and reverse legends are missing due to corrosion.

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
Weight: 2.46 g
Diameter: 17.81 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th July 2018

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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: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Emperor riding down barbarian, who falls beneath hooves of horse
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Brockley

Spatial coordinates

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

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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