ASHM-178A7A: Roman coin; nummus of Valentinian

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Unique ID: ASHM-178A7A

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period AD 367-375. Reverse type GLORIA RO-MANORVM. Reece period 19. Probably minted in Arles. Possibly RIC IX 16a subtype xivb.

Outer edge of coin is chipped.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD250

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: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]ALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive with right hand and holding standard with Chi-Rho in left.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: -/-//SC[..]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX 16A subtype XIVb

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.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ASHM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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