YORYM-7C9608: Roman Coin : Nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-7C9608

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Nummus of Valens AD 375-379. (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory left with wreath. Mint of Siscia.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 14.1 mm

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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: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diademmed and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory left with wreath
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: [---]/[---]//ASISC [--]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Kilham (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0665
Four figure Latitude: 54.07003762
Four figure longitude: -0.3816562
1:25K map: TA0665
1:10K map: TA06NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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

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	149	22

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

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