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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-59CBF7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). [SECVRI]TAS-[REI PVBLICAE] reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint, probably Arles or Lyon.
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
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 16.85 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st January 2001 - Tuesday 1st August 2006
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E2029
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: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN- S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECVRI]TAS-[REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Owslebury CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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