BERK-12E2A6: Roman coin: Nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-12E2A6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Valens (AD 364-378), struck c. AD 364-367 in Arles (France). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse, Reece 19.

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: 1.86 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17.62 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 11th October 2011 - Friday 11th November 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2011.575

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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [DN VALEN-]S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath; OF in left field, II. in right
Reverse inscription: SECVRIT[AS REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF|II. //CON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Cherwell (District)
Parish or ward: Hook Norton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP3635
Four figure Latitude: 52.012268
Four figure longitude: -1.476886
1:25K map: SP3635
1:10K map: SP33NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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