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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm. Mint of Arles.
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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
Weight: 2.27 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-S P [F] A[VG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS - [REI PV]BLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: PCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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