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COIN

Unique ID: BUC-FF4DF7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Valens. Reece period: 19 [364-378] Obverse description: Diademed bust right. Reverse description: Emperor with a standard dragging a captive.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 346
Date to: Circa AD 387

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.6 g
Diameter: 10.97 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 11th November 1997

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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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Reverse description: Emperor with a standard dragging a captive
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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