ASHM-C26281: Roman coin; nummus of the House of Valentinian

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COIN

Unique ID: ASHM-C26281

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A corroded, copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 364-378. Reverse type SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE. 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 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: ASHMBD253

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: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed head or bust, right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [...]-REIPVBL[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -/-//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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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

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

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