Archaeology — Roman; 364-378; Reece Period 19 (Valentinianic)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Emperor Valens, ruler of the Eastern Roman Empire, AD 364-378. The back of the coin depicts Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory. This coin was minted in Lugdunum (modern day Lyon, France), AD 364-378.
Obv: Draped, diademed bust of Valens, facing right. Obv inscription: DN VALENS [P F AVG]. Rev: Victory, standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand. Rev inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE, OF I in field, LV... . in exergue.
Ref: LRBC II, c.f.322.
Condition: G-/fr.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- GPO75[1]<565>
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Valens, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 364-378; Reece Period 19 (Valentinianic)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm, WT 1.86 g, Axis 0
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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