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Unique ID: SUR-39EC1D
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An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens dating to the period c.AD 367-378 (Reece period 19). [SECVRITAS] REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Unclear mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.62 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust, right.
Obverse inscription: [...]S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [...]REIPVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: C - I //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU7138
Four figure Latitude: 51.1368791
Four figure longitude: -0.98657453
1:25K map: SU7138
1:10K map: SU73NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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