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Description: | Roman coin; probable contemporary copy of a struck copper alloy nummus of Decentius or Magnentius, two Victories reverse, Lyon mint. The coin dates to c.350-353. The designs on both faces are somewhat crude and the inscription on the shield is too short. Also the die axis is unusual.Obv. Bareheaded bust of emperor facing rightInscription illegibleRev. Two Victories holding a shield. The shield reads 'VOT / X'No inscription presentMint mark LPG in exergue.Diameter 13.8mm, thickness 1.4mm, weight 1.47gRef: cf. Reece & James, pages 38 and 39, reverse 129
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