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Unique ID: WMID-4A30E0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn copper alloy Roman nummus of the House of Velentinian, probably Valens, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). 'SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE' Victory advancing left, uncertain mint.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.54 g
Diameter: 1.7 mm
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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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Victory advancing left
Reverse inscription: [SECVRI]TAS REIPVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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