YORYM-F468AC: Roman Coin : Nummus of Decentius

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Unique ID: YORYM-F468AC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Decentius dating to the period AD 350 - 353 (Reece Period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE reverse type depicting Two Victories holding wreath inscribed VOT//V//MVLT//X. Mint of Arles.

RIC VIII, p.187, no.136.

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 355

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06212

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: Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [----------]VS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Two Victories holding wreath inscribed VOT//V//MVLT//X
Reverse inscription: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIAE DD NN AVG ET CAE(S)
Reverse mint mark: SP//RPLG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
Parish or ward: Harlaxton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK8732
Four figure Latitude: 52.87844153
Four figure longitude: -0.70870868
1:25K map: SK8732
1:10K map: SK83SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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