HAMP-A56542: Roman coin: Nummus of Valentinian I

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Unique ID: HAMP-A56542

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and corroded 4th-century copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian I, 'SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE', Siscia mint (367-375 AD; Reece issue period 19; possibly LRBC 1426)

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 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 17.85 mm
Width: 17.2 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.98 g

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3169

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: Certain
Obverse description: Bust pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: [D N VALENTINI]ANVS 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: R -/k F/(gamma)SISCS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : 1426 (p. 73)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Winchester (District)
To be known as: Twyford CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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