IOW-E63FA1: Roman Coin: Nummus of ?Valens. Mint of ?Siscia

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COIN

Unique ID: IOW-E63FA1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete copper alloy nummus of ?Valens, AD 364-78; SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left with wreath and palm; Mint of ?Siscia, AD 367-75. LRBC II, p. 73, 1373-5. Treasure case 2007 T225 (not Treasure).

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2007 T225-23

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: AD 367
Date to: AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 8th April 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2007 T225-23
Treasure case number: 2007 T225-23

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]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: (?D N VALENS P F AVG)
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: [?*] / (K) [?]//[ ]

Coin references

LRBC : II p. 73, 1373-5.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: West Wight

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
Discovery circumstances: Metal detecting rally
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Regularly improved

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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