SOM-295876: Roman coin: nummus of Magnentius

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-295876

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius dating to AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them an inscribed wreath supported on short column. Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 350
Date to: Circa AD 353

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.77 g
Diameter: 24 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 17639

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
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Two Victories standing facing one another, holding between the an inscribed wreath supported on short column
Reverse inscription: VICT[ORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE]
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Gloucestershire (County)
District: Cotswold (District)
Parish or ward: Moreton-in-Marsh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP2031
Four figure Latitude: 51.97710922
Four figure longitude: -1.71023583
1:25K map: SP2031
1:10K map: SP23SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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