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Unique ID: IOW-520001
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus, probably of the House of Valentinian dating to the period c. AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting possibly Victory advancing left. Mint unclear. Mintmark: [ ]//[ ]
Obverse: [ ]; Pearl-diademed bust right
Reverse: Possibly [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]; Possibly Victory advancing left
Diameter: 16.9mm. Weight: 2.17g. DA=12:12.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.17 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th April 2014
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Other reference: IOW2014-4-79
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Possibly Victory advancing left
Reverse inscription: Possibly [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: [ ]//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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