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Unique ID: IOW-699493
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding standard. Mint unclear. Mintmark: -//...
Obverse: [ ]; Diademed bust or head right
Reverse: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]; Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding standard
Diameter: 14.6mm. Weight: 1.81g. DA=12:6.
Notes:
The style of the coin suggests it is from a central or eastern Mediterranean mint.
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: 1.81 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 11th September 2013
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Other reference: IOW2014-4-19
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: Diademed bust or head right
Obverse inscription: [ ]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive and holding standard
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
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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