DOR-1D7A7E: Roman coin: nummus of Valens

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Unique ID: DOR-1D7A7E

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period c.AD 364-367 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory advancing left with wreath and palm branch. Mint of Arles. As LRBC p. 56, no. 483.

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.09 g
Diameter: 19.41 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: TD

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: 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: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I//CONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • LRBC : p. 56, no. 483

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Gussage All Saints

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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