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Unique ID: KENT-130681
Object type certainty: Probably
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A highly worn and degraded probable 4th century roman nummus (AE2). Illegible Ruler and type, c.AD296-402 (Reece periods 15-21). Possibly from the House of Valentinian c. AD 364 to 378 (Reece Period 19)
Obv.: Cuirassed bust. Leg.:llegible. Rev.: Illegible left. Leg.: Illegible.
Measurements: 22.64mm in diameter, 2.35mm thick and 3.74g in weight.
Discussion: It has been suggested by Sam Moorhead (2013, 141), National Finds Advisor on roman coinage, that nummi of the House of Valentinian (AD364 to 392) are particurlarly prone to corroding to this orangey-brown colour.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 3.74 g
Diameter: 22.64 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Uncertain
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Late 4th/early 5th century
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Cuirassed Bust
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Illegible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Moorhead, S. | 2013 | A history of Roman Coinage in Britain | Witham | Greenlight |