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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-E7564E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 364-378. Reverse type (GLORIA ROMAN)ORVM. Reece period 19. Mint of Arles.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
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
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 12 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2009 - Thursday 31st December 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD159
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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-(S PF AVG)
Reverse description: Emperor standing left, holding captive in right hand and labarum in left.
Reverse inscription: (GLORIA ROMAN)ORVM
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: OF/I//(illegible)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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