NMS-1E343D: Roman coin: Nummus of Valens.

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COIN

Unique ID: NMS-1E343D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy Roman nummus of the emperor Valens. Lyon mint. Obverse; [DN]VALEN/S SP F AVG // LVGPR, Pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse; SECVRITAS REI PUBLICAE, Victory walking left holding wreath and palm. Reece period 19, Circa AD 364-378

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.22 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 9th October 2021 - Saturday 9th October 2021

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: 64784
Other reference: GCENF145467

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: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse; ,
Obverse inscription: [DN]VALEN/S SP F AVG
Reverse description: Victory walking left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PUBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: LVGPR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
Parish or ward: Lexham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TF8317
Four figure Latitude: 52.71969508
Four figure longitude: 0.70808708
1:25K map: TF8317
1:10K map: TF81NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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