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COIN

Unique ID: KENT-393507

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A slightly worn and abraded copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD364-375). Dating to the period 367-375 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon, OF-I//LVG[_]. .

Measurements: 17.2 mm in diameter, 1.63mm thick and 1.77g in weight.

Subsequent actions

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
Thickness: 1.63 mm
Weight: 1.77 g
Diameter: 17.2 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]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-S PF AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF-I/[LVG_]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
Parish or ward: Sutton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TR3249
Four figure Latitude: 51.19309831
Four figure longitude: 1.31899369
1:25K map: TR3249
1:10K map: TR34NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: KENT
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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