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A copper-alloy nummus the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles.
Diameter: 16.8mm; thickness: 1mm; weight: 1.8g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st October 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/182 - 10
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: ...]VS P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF III//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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