DOR-039417: Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian

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Unique ID: DOR-039417

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19)

Reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE Victory advancing left. The coin is worn and has an even green patina. Mint of Arles.

Date: Roman

Diameter: 16.60mm

Weight: 1.86g

Die axis: 6

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: 1.86 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 17th May 2015

Rally details.

This object was found at Breathe UK Charity Rally, Lydlinch, Dorset

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FRS/40

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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Obverse description: Bust, right, diademed, draped.
Obverse inscription: --------------- [AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: / [ -C] ON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: North Dorset (District)
Parish or ward: Lydlinch (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7314
Four figure Latitude: 50.92481767
Four figure longitude: -2.38552241
1:25K map: ST7314
1:10K map: ST71SW
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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