LVPL-769E66: Roman coin: nummus of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-769E66

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period c.AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Siscia.

Notes:

Finder ref.:10-21-52

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 365

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.12 g
Diameter: 17.94 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st October 2021 - Sunday 31st October 2021

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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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN[...] 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: R -/A F//-ASISC
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)
To be known as: Great Dunham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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