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COIN
Unique ID: BH-6D8982
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378); SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse; minted at Rome, AD 367-378. Ref.: RIC Vol. IX, p. 121/122, nos. 24b/28a. Measures 18.2mm in diameter, 1.5mm thick and weighs 2.2g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st August 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 11/153 - 2
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: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - //SM(leaf)RB (as mm xiv)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IX
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Maulden
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 0.01 metre square.
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