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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-1BC698
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A late Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens, SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE (Victory advancing left), mint of Lyon, struck 367-375. RIC IX, no. 21a.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st August 2011
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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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: OF I//LVGP[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IX 21a
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Bullington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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