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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-C61497
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Find of note status
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 364
Date to: AD 367
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.72 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PS box 5
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALENS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing left, holding labarum (hook on shaft) & Victory on globe
Reverse inscription: RESTITVTOR REIP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//PLV(G)
Status: Clipped
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
- RIC : IX page 43 No. 6f
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: Near Chichester
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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