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Unique ID: BERK-53161C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A very worn copper alloy Roman nummus (AE4) from the House of Valentinian, probably with SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type. AD 364-378. Reece period 19.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Weight: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 5th March 2014
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Other reference: 2014.210
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]
Obverse description: Diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory walking left with wreath
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU5253
Four figure Latitude: 51.2737836
Four figure longitude: -1.25594386
1:25K map: SU5253
1:10K map: SU55SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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