NARC-0DC6B2: A copper alloy nummus of uncertain emperor, dates to 364 - 378 A.D.

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COIN

Unique ID: NARC-0DC6B2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus dating to around 364 - 378 A.D. It is not possible to say if this coin was minted during the reign of either Valens or Valentinian I though as parts of the coin are missing leaving only the pearl diademed head dress left. Both emperors are depicted wearing these head dresses.

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: AD 364
Date to: AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.74 mm
Weight: 1.42 g
Diameter: 18.38 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust of emperor looking left and wearing a diademed head dress. As already discussed it is impossible to say if this is Valens or Valentinian I.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: A Victory advancing left.
Reverse inscription: (S)ECVRITAS (REPUBLICAE).
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: Illegible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Islip (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9878
Four figure Latitude: 52.391263
Four figure longitude: -0.561321
1:25K map: SP9878
1:10K map: SP97NE
Grid reference source: From finder
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: NARC
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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