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Unique ID: SUSS-C61497
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 364
Date to: AD 367
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.72 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2008
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Other reference: PS box 5
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped & cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALENS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing left, holding labarum (hook on shaft) & Victory on globe
Reverse inscription: RESTITVTOR REIP
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//PLV(G)
Status: Clipped
Status qualifier: Probably
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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