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A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378); SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse; minted at Lyon, Second period, AD 367-375. Ref. : RIC Vol IX, p. 46, no. 21a.
Dimensions: 17.5mm diameter, 1.3mm thick. Weight: 2.1g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th August 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/165 - 11
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-[S P F AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SEC]VRIT[AS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: OF I //LVGPD
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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