NLM-BF40EC: Roman coin: nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-BF40EC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Valens (364-378), Arles mint Victory left issue, Reece period 19.

Obverse description: Bust diademed and draped right.

Obverse inscription: [---] S PF AVG

Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm; OF I in field.

Reverse inscription: [SECVRIT]AS REI PVBLICAE

Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.

Diameter: 17.3mm, Weight: 1.83gms, die axis: 12

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: 1.83 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25719a

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: Probably
Obverse description: Bust diademed and draped right. Obverse inscription: [ Reverse description: ; Reverse inscription:
Obverse inscription: [---] S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECVRIT]AS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I in field.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ravendale

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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