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A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364 - 378); SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse; minted at Arles, Second period, AD 367 - 375.
Ref.: RIC Vol. IX, p. 66, no. 17b.
Dimensions: 18.6mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 2.44g.
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: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.44 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st September 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/189 - 91
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: Arelatum
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: [SECVRI]TAS -REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: . //PCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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