NLM-1949E6: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Valentinian

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-1949E6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy Coin. Nummus of Valentinian I (364-375), Gloria Romanorum issue of 364-375, Reece period 19. Chipped. Probably Arles mint.

Obverse description; Bust pearl diademed draped and cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: DN VALENTIN[--]

Reverse description: Emperor standing right dragging captive and holding labarum.

Reverse inscription: GLORIARO [MANORVM]

In exergue: CO[?N]

Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 1.47gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.47 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 28th November 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM22823a

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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust pearl diademed draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: DN VALENTIN[--]
Reverse description: Emperor standing right dragging captive and holding labarum.
Reverse inscription: GLORIARO [MANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: CO[?N]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Swinhope

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

References cited

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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