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Unique ID: SUR-1290C2
Object type certainty: Certain
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An extremely copper alloy Roman nummus of Magnentius or Decentius dating to AD 351-353 (Reece period 18). Probably [VI]C[TORIAE DD NN AV]G [ET CAES] reverse type depicting two Victories holding a wreath. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 351
Date to: Circa AD 353
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.58 g
Diameter: 15.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 29th March 2019
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnentius or Decentius
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bare headed bust, right. Letter A behind.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Illegible, but possibly Victories holding a wreath.
Reverse inscription: [VI]C[TORIAE DD NN AV]G [ET CAES]
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: [...]//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU6993
Four figure Latitude: 51.63158966
Four figure longitude: -1.00448728
1:25K map: SU6993
1:10K map: SU69SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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