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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-B84F95
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 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.21 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 18th October 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 020060
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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust with diadem, right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-[S PF AVG]
Reverse description: Victory walking left with a wreath
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: [S]CON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- LRBC : Part II p. 56, no. 528 or 532
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haversham Cum Little Linford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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