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COIN
Unique ID: DOR-EDD812
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A nummus of Valens. GLORIA ROMANORVM (Emperor with standard and captive] reverse.
Mint mark: OF/I/---
Date: Roman - AD 364 - 378
Diameter: 18.71 mm
Weight: 1.57 g
Die axis: 6
Class: Nummus
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.57 g
Diameter: 18.71 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2009 - Monday 1st February 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCMS 020332
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust facing right, diademed, draped
Obverse inscription: DN VAL[EN]S PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor with captive and standard
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF/I/---
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Chickerell
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