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A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-378); GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse; minted at Lyon, First period, AD 364-367. Ref.: RIC Vol. IX, p. 44, no. 10b.
Dimensions: 17.9mm diameter, 1.2mm thick. Weight: 1.73g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 367
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.73 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st January 2000
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Other reference: Ver 12/32 - 4
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DN VA]LEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, holding labarum and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: O F I//(LVG).S (sic.)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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