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COIN
Unique ID: SOMDOR-37BBE3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 364
Date to: Ante AD 367
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.29 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 28th February 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 021577
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust with pearl diadem, right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory walking left with a wreath
Reverse inscription: SECURITAS REI [PVBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: SMRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Stockland Bristol
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill, P.V. | 1960 | Late Roman Bronze Coinage | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 61 | no. 705 |
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