LVPL-EF0B5C: Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian

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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-EF0B5C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus probably of Valentinian I or Valens. Reverse: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. In exergue: CONS. Reece period 19. AD 364-378.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd August 2015 - Sunday 23rd August 2015

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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: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diadem, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: DN VAL[…]AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: CONS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: City of Peterborough (Unitary Authority)
District: City of Peterborough (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Etton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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