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COIN
Unique ID: OXON-C62C6E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete and very worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the house of Valentinian dating from AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REPUBLICAE reverse type depicting a Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
The coin has numerous chips around its circumference
Notes:
This find was recorded by images and information provided by the finder, not seen by the FLO.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 22nd January 2021 - Monday 22nd March 2021
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Enstone CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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