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Unique ID: KENT-21C207
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Julian as Caesar, 355 - 360 AD. Reverse SPES REI PVBLICE Emperor standing left holding spear and globe. Mint Sirmium. Reece period 18. RIC VIII, p. 390, no 85.
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THE BRITISH MUSEUM DOES NOT HAVE THIS COIN - COULD IT BE ACQUIRED?
This is a find of note and has been designated: National importance
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 360
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.11 g
Diameter: 16 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julian
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Sirmium
Obverse description: bare headed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N IVLIA NVS NOB C
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding spear and globe
Reverse inscription: SPES REI PVBLICE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: S . // [ ] SIR [ ]
Status: Regular
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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