NLM-3760C1: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Valentinian

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-3760C1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Chipped Nummus of the House of Valentinian (364-378) or Gratian (367-383), Gloria Romanorum issue of 367-378, probably Reece period 19.

Obverse description: Draped diademed and cuirassed bust right.

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

Reverse inscription: [GLORIA RO]MANORVM

In exergue: ?AOII

Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.

Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 1.70gms, 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 367
Date to: Exactly AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2012 - Sunday 30th September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM23876a

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: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Draped diademed and cuirassed bust right
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding labarum and dragging captive
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA RO]MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: ?AOII
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: near Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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