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Unique ID: PUBLIC-E28A24
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus, probably of Valens (AD 364-78), dating AD 364-7 (Reece Period 19), SECVIRTAS REI PVBLICAE, VIctory advancing left. Mint of Aquileia. LRBC p. 67, cf. 987. 1.36g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.36 g
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 12th June 2009 - Friday 28th August 2009
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Other reference: NMWPA 2009.143.16
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Possibly
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [ ... ](N) - [ ... ]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Staurogram - // [ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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