BH-3470C1: Roman coin: nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-3470C1

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364 - 378); SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse; minted at Arles, Second period, AD 367 - 375.

Ref.: RIC Vol. IX, p. 66, no. 17b.

Dimensions: 18.6mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 2.44g.

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
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.44 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/189 - 91

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: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRI]TAS -REI PVBLICAE

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: . //PCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North Bedfordshire

Spatial coordinates


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

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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