IOW-AFDDF1: Roman Coin: Nummus, probably of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: IOW-AFDDF1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A complete copper alloy nummus, probably of Valentinian I; [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]; Victory adv. l.; Mint unclear, 364-75.

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 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 30th January 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2008-1-59

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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust r.
Obverse inscription: ...(spacing prob of Valentinian I)
Reverse description: Victory adv. l.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

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: Isle of 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: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: IOW
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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