YORYM-50D7DB: Roman coin: nummus of Valens

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Unique ID: YORYM-50D7DB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364 - AD 378), dating to the period AD 364 to AD 367 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon.

RIC IX, p. 44, no. 12.

Diameter: 17.1 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.1 g

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 367

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT: E04601

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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN [VALENS] S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVB]LICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I//LVGPA
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX p. 44, no. 12.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Thornton-le-Dale (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE8182
Four figure Latitude: 54.22731947
Four figure longitude: -0.75901995
1:25K map: SE8182
1:10K map: SE88SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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