SUSS-E62195: ROMAN COIN: Nummus of Valens dating to AD 364 to 378. Reverse SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE.

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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-E62195

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). Reverse type SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, depicting victory holding wreath and palm. Mint illegible.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.47 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 19.37 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 14th July 2011

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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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust right, draped and curiassed.
Obverse inscription: [D]N VALEN- S PF [AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRI[TA]S-REI PVBL[ICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: //S[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
Parish or ward: Angmering (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ0709
Four figure Latitude: 50.87060862
Four figure longitude: -0.48072672
1:25K map: TQ0709
1:10K map: TQ00NE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: date listed is date submitted for recording.

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Recording Institution: SUSS
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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