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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-69CB44
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Valentinian (364-378), Victory left issue, Reece period 19.
Obverse description: Bust draped and diademed right.
Obverse inscription: possibly DN VAL[---]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Diameter: 17.8mm, Weight: 1.60gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th March 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25171a
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: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust draped and diademed right
Obverse inscription: possibly DN VAL[---]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Barrow upon Humber
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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