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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-C70740
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I, GLORIA ROMANORVM (emperor with captive), probably Siscia, AD 367-75.
LRBC, p.72, c.f.1299ff
Diameter: 16.88mm, Thickness: 1.68mm, Weight: 1.62g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.68 mm
Weight: 1.62 g
Diameter: 16.88 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 020700
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: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademmed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VA[LENTINI]ANVS P F [AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor with standard advancing right, dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: --//[ASI]SCP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- LRBC : p.72, c.f.1299ff
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Crewkerne
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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