HAMP-7C1EE7: Roman coin : nummus of Valentinian I

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-7C1EE7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-75), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse around winged Victory advancing left, holding wreath. Minted at Arles, second period, 24th August AD 367-17th November AD 375 (Reece period 19). The coin is very worn.
Reference: RIC volume IX, p.66 no.17(a)xiv(b)

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 17.95 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 12th September 2014

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form No. 3839; Finder's ref: LOF/256

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Obverse description: Diademed draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALENTINI [ANVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Winged Victory advancing left, holding wreath
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS [REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -/-//¬SCON
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Kings Somborne

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H., Sutherland, C.H.V. and Carson, R.A.G.	1933	The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume IX, Valentinian I - Theodosius I		Spink and Son Ltd	66	no.17(a)xiv(b)

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

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