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Unique ID: BM-8E2AC1
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn copper-alloy nummus of Valens (364-378 AD), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, Aquileia mint, 367-375 AD. (Reece Period 19, LRBC 1036)
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.88 g
Diameter: 17 mm
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Other reference: 31
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: D N [VALEN] S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: * // SMAQP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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