HESH-1C31F7: Roman coin: nummus of Valentinian I (364-375)

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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-1C31F7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I 364-375. Mint probably Siscia. Reverse type: Gloria Romanorum, - emperor dragging captive Reece Period 19

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 16.8 mm

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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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Draped bust, diadem crowned facing right
Obverse inscription: [DN]VALENTINIANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Standing figure of emperor holding banner / standard with chi-rho, dragging captive. In field F|A C A C and A ligatured by top edge of A
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: F|A C A ______ [pellet] SISCA [pellet]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Berrington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SJ5306
Four figure Latitude: 52.64968462
Four figure longitude: -2.69614803
1:25K map: SJ5306
1:10K map: SJ50NW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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