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Unique ID: IOW-1061C6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Victory advancing left reverse type. Mintmark: ?//? Mint unclear.
Obverse: ...; Pearl-diademed bust right
Reverse: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]; Victory advancing left (holding wreath and palm)
Mintmark: ?//?
Diameter: 17.0mm. Weight: 1.61g. DA=12:12.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.61 g
Diameter: 17.02 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Other reference: IOW2012-4-228
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: Pearl-diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: ...
Reverse description: Victory advancing left (holding wreath and palm)
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: ?//?
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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