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Unique ID: BERK-BB91B2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3/4) from the House of Valentinian (AD 364-378), possibly Valens. The coin is very worn and it is hard to make out detail on either face. Probably a SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.08 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th February 2011
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Other reference: 2011.009
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory standing left hold wreath
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS] REI[PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.