BH-31979A: Roman coin: nummus of Valentinian I, Valens or Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-31979A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I, Valens or Gratian, dating to the period AD 367-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles.

Diameter: 17.6mm; thickness: 1.8mm. Weight: 2.11g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.11 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/111 - 63

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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...]A[...]AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRI[TAS-R]EI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: - //SCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Haddenham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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