BH-C1A5F1: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Valentinian (possibly)

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-C1A5F1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy nummus, possibly of the House of Valentinian and dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm.

Diameter: 14.6mm; thickness: 1.7mm. Weight: 1.04g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 1.04 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/105 - 4

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: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: (Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm.)
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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