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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-F0944E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A corroded, copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian (AD 364-375), dating to the period AD 364-375. Reverse type GLORIA RO-MANORVM. Reece period 19. Unknown mint.
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 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st September 2007 - Sunday 30th September 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD216
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALENTINI-ANVS [...]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding labarum in left.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: -/-//CON (possibly)
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.
References cited
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