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A copper-alloy nummus of Julian II as Caesar; FEL TEMP REPARATIO (legionary spearing fallen horseman) reverse; minted at Sirmium, AD 355-361. Ref.: RIC Vol. VIII, p. 390, no. 74.
Dimensions: 17.6mm diameter, 1.6mm thick. Weight: 2.64g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 361
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.64 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 10th April 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/48 - 1
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Sirmium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N IVLIA-(NVS) NOB C
Reverse description: Legionary spearing fallen horseman.
Reverse inscription: FEL TEMP-REPARATIO
Die axis measurement: 2 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: M - //ASIRM.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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