SWYOR-8F8994: Roman coin; nummus of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8F8994

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Valentinian (364 - 378), Securitas Reipublicae type dating from 364 - 367 AD, minted at Lyon. Compare LRBC number 285, but the obverse legend is too long to be Valens, and must be Valentinian. It is possible that the coin is a mule combining a reverse of Valens with an obverse of Valentinian.

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 367

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.69 mm
Weight: 2.16 g
Diameter: 17.62 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th May 2011 - Sunday 15th May 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1519

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: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl and rosette diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: [DN VALENTINIA]NVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECURTAS R]EIPUBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: OF / I // [LVGP]*
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: Bassetlaw (District)
Parish or ward: Walkeringham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK7493
Four figure Latitude: 53.428607
Four figure longitude: -0.887757
1:25K map: SK7493
1:10K map: SK79SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
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: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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