NLM-D09F81: Roman coin: nummus of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-D09F81

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus, probably of Valentinian I (364-375), Victory left issue of Arles mint, Reece period 19.

Obverse description: Bust draped and diademed right.

Obverse inscription: [VALENTINIA]NVS[--]

Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm, OF I in field.

Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.

Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 2.25gms, 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 365
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.25 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 21st March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM25723a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust draped and diademed right
Obverse inscription: [VALENTINIA]NVS[--]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I in field.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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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: Centred on field
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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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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