DOR-6B280D: Roman coin: nummus of Valens.

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COIN

Unique ID: DOR-6B280D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 364 - 378) dating to AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse showing Victory advancing left with wreath. Mint of Arles.
Mint Mark: OF/I/CON (star)
Reference: LRBC Part II No. 523
Diameter: 18.20 mm
Weight: 2.11 g
Die axis: 6

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: 2.11 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 018862

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
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust, right, draped, pearl diademed
Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding 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
Reverse mint mark: OF/I/CON(star)
Status: Regular

Coin references

LRBC : Part II 523

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Stalbridge (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7218
Four figure Latitude: 50.96073822
Four figure longitude: -2.40005862
1:25K map: ST7218
1:10K map: ST71NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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