PUBLIC-927EB0: PUBLIC-927EB0 nummus of Valentinian I

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-927EB0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valentinian I (AD 364-375) dating to the period c. AD 364-367 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch. Mint of Arles. As LRBC, p. 56, no. 481.

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 367

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 16.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 30th November 2019

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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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [D N V]ALENTINI-ANVS P F AV[G]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm branch
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PV]BLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF II//CONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : p. 56, no. 481

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Dover (District)
To be known as: Sandwich

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Updated: 4 years ago

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