ASHM-DCDD79: Roman coin; nummus of Valentinian I

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Unique ID: ASHM-DCDD79

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 ROMANORVM. Reece period 19. Mint of Lyons. RIC IX 20A subtype xviiib.

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: 2 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 31st December 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD356

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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALENTINI-ANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding standard.
Reverse inscription: [...]-MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: O(F)/II/LVGS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX 20A subtype xviiib

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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