SOM-FC6377: Roman coin: nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-FC6377

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens dating to AD 367 to 375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with a wreath and a palm. Mint of Lyon. LRBC pt.II no. 340.

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Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm

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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]
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [DN] VALENS PF [AUG]
Reverse description: Victory walking left with a wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECV]RITAS REI PUBLICA[E]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF-I/crescent with dot//[LVGP]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : II 340

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Mendip (District)
Parish or ward: Trudoxhill (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST7444
Four figure Latitude: 51.19462243
Four figure longitude: -2.37346039
1:25K map: ST7444
1:10K map: ST74SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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