BH-DDC7C5: Roman coin: nummus of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-DDC7C5

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A copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I, dating to the period AD 364 - 367 (Reece period 19). RESTITVTOR REI P reverse depicting the emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory-on-globe. Uncertain mint.

Diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 2.4g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 367

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/1 - 33

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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N VA]LENTIN-[IAN]VS P F A[VG]

Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory-on-globe.
Reverse inscription: [RESTITVTOR REI P]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: RESTITVTOR REI P
Reverse mint mark: - //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: East Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Little Hadham

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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