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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-74D6E9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to AD 350 to 353 (Reece period 17). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting two Victories standing facing one another, holding between them an inscribed wreath. Mint unclear.
Subsequent actions
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: 4.45 g
Diameter: 22 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 17635
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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]N[...]
Reverse description: Two Victories holding inscribed wreath
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: Unclear
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Ashcott CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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