SWYOR-83A9B6: Roman coin; a nummus of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-83A9B6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Trier or Siscia (D - // [...]). The coin is 19.4mm diameter, 1.4mm thick and 2g. See LRBC number 113 on page 47 or 1390, 1314 or 1318 on page 74.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

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: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2018 - Thursday 9th May 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 3398

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: Trier
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN(S PF AVG)
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS] REIPVB[LICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: D - // [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : 113 on page 47 or 1390, 1314 or 1318 on page 74

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
Parish or ward: Conisbrough Parks (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK5097
Four figure Latitude: 53.46737376
Four figure longitude: -1.2482836
1:25K map: SK5097
1:10K map: SK59NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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