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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-7177C4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus possibly of the House of Valentinian dating to the period c. AD 364 to 378 (Reece Period 19). Possibly SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint unclear.
This coin is cracked and has suffered losses equating to around 10% of its flan.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 16.9 mm
Width: 14.1 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.32 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th July 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22372
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: Bust [pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed] facing right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: (Possibly) Victory advancing left, with wreath in right hand and palm in left
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Somerton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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