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COIN
Unique ID: BH-A79217
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378); SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse, minted at Aquileia, AD 364-378.
The coin is very corroded. It measures 17mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 2.2g.
Class: Nummus
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th February 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 10/38 - 335
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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DN] VALEN-S [P F] AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: (unclear)//SMAQP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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