KENT-F1CA01: A Roman copper alloy nummus, probably of Valens (364-78).

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Unique ID: KENT-F1CA01

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman copper alloy nummus, probably of Valens (364-78) Probably minted in Arles, 364-75. Obv. (D N VALENS P F AVG); Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right. Rev. SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE (Victory advancing left holding a wreath and palm).

RIC IX, c.f. 9b/17b

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 364
Date to: AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st September 2008

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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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: (D N VALENS P F AVG)
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding a wreath and a palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: ?//(C?)

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dartford (District)
Parish or ward: Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ5468
Four figure Latitude: 51.390149
Four figure longitude: 0.211964
1:25K map: TQ5468
1:10K map: TQ56NW
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

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H., Sutherland, C.H.V. and Carson, R.A.G.	1933	The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume IX, Valentinian I - Theodosius I		Spink and Son Ltd		9b/17b

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

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