WILT-7C72A0: Roman coin: Nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: WILT-7C72A0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A worn 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens 'SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE' reverse, Arles mint (364 - 375 AD; Reece Issue Period 19)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.89 g
Diameter: 19.05 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st December 2010 - Tuesday 30th November 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SP 050

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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [DN VAL]EN S[PF AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left
Reverse inscription: Illegible [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF/I[I]//CON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Calne Without

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (From FLO)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting survey November 2010
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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