IOW-3D3DE5: Roman Coin: Nummus of Valens

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Unique ID: IOW-3D3DE5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles. Mint-mark: N -//PCON

Obverse: D N VALEN-[S P F AVG]; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: SECVRITAS-REI PVBLICAE; Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm

Diameter: 18.6mm. Weight: 2.71g. DA=12:12.

LRBC, p. 56, no. 510.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.71 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd April 2016 - Sunday 3rd April 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2016-7-101

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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-[S P F 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: N -//PCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : p. 56, no. 510.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Club rally
Current location: Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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

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