SUSS-A96A20: Roman coin: denarius of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-A96A20

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Roman silver siliqua of Valens (364-378), VRBS ROMA reverse (Rome seated left holding victory on glode and sceptre), minted in Trier, 367-375 AD, RIC IX page 19 No.27e1 and page 22 No.45b1. The coin is unclipped.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 367
Date to: AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 2.07 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st May 2008

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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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: D N VALENS P F AVG
Reverse description: Roma seated left holding Victory on globe and sceptre
Reverse inscription: VRBS ROMA
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRPS.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX page 19 No.27e1 and page 22 No.45b1

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Wealden (District)
To be known as: Near Eastbourne

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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