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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-970FAD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 to 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Arles.
This coin has suffered some small losses at its circumference.
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 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.4 mm
Width: 15.5 mm
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.27 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16732
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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: [D N VALEN]S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS [REI P]VBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF/III//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Kingsdon CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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