CAM-0A47B2: Roman Coin : A copper-alloy nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: CAM-0A47B2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Valens, 364-378. Mint is Arles, 367-375, Reece period 19. Obverse shows Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads D N VALEN-S P F AVG. Reverse shows Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding standard. Reverse reads GLORIA ROMANORVM. Reverse fields and exergue read: OF III//CON(*?). Condition is fine, die axis is 6 o'clock, weight is 2.38g, diameter is 18.59mm. See LRBC p.56, c.f.520.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.38 g
Diameter: 18.59 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 16th March 2007

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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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN - S P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding standard
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF III//CON(*?)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: South Cambridgeshire Area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Updated: 12 years ago

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