LIN-97E139: Roman Coin : Nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: LIN-97E139

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valens, dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon.

LRBC, p.51, no.305, 309 or 315.

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.14 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SEoV: 8

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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS - REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I//LVGP[B or D or R]
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: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Sleaford area

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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

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