OXON-052823: Roman coin: Nummus of Magnentius or Decentius

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COIN

Unique ID: OXON-052823

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn and damaged copper alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius or Decentius, dating to the period AD 350-353. Reece Period 18. SALVS DD AVG ET CAES reverse depicting a large Chi-Ro between an alpha (A) and omega (ω). Illegible mint.

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
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Weight: 4.2 g
Diameter: 24.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2019.152

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius or Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare headed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [...] AVG
Reverse description: Large Chi-Ro between an alpha (A) and omega (ω).
Reverse inscription: [SALV]S DD [NN AVG ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Warkworth (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP4840
Four figure Latitude: 52.05631184
Four figure longitude: -1.30135692
1:25K map: SP4840
1:10K map: SP44SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: OXON
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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