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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-AB54F1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Valentinian, possibly Valens, Victory left issue of 364-378, Reece period 19.
Obverse description: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN[---] S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. OF I in field.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
In exergue: *S[-]
Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 2.25gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
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 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.25 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th March 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM35521
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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN[---] S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I in field.
In exergue: *S[-]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Melton Ross
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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