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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-12B1C1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius (AD 350-353) dating to the period AD 350-353 (Reece Period 18). FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Magnentius in military attire standing left, holding Victory and labarum, Mint of Trier.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 350
Date to: Exactly AD 353
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.75 g
Diameter: 22.52 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th September 2018
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary 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: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bareheaded, draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N MAGNENTIVS AVG
Reverse description: Magnentius in military attire standing left, holding Victory and labarum,
Reverse inscription: [F]ELI[CITAS REI] PVBLICA[E]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FELICITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: - A//(TRP)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- Bastien : 28
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: North West Leicestershire (District)
To be known as: Wilson
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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