SOM-2D863A: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Valentinian

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-2D863A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian 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 unclear.

Notes:

This object was recorded at a rally and therefore the photograph and record details may be below our usual standards.

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
Weight: 1.68 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 15th March 2015 - Sunday 15th March 2015

Rally details.

This object was found at Chillington, Somerset March 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Rally ticket 346

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 Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diamdemed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
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)
Parish or ward: Chillington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST3910
Four figure Latitude: 50.88625233
Four figure longitude: -2.86855528
1:25K map: ST3910
1:10K map: ST31SE
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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