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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-B5FF05
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I, (AD375-392) or Valens, (AD364-378).
Obverse: [ ]AVG; diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reece period 19.
AD364-78.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st November 2012
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diadem draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [ ]AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
To be known as: Barnwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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