DENO-7B8B46: Roman Coin: Nummus of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: DENO-7B8B46

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy, Roman, incomplete, nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364 - AD 375), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm, dating to the period AD 364 - AD 375 (Reece Period: 19). Mint: Arles.

Diameter: 17.2 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.7 g

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E6462 bag 9

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALE[NTINIANVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Standing figure (possibly winged Victory) advancing left holding wreath.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVB]LICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: - -//(T)CON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Newark and Sherwood (District)
To be known as: Tuxford

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
Discovery circumstances: Found whilst out detecting

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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