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Unique ID: YORYM-B6A8D8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive right. Probably mint of Arles.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 18.5 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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor dragging captive right
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: CON[-]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE7251
Four figure Latitude: 53.95009974
Four figure longitude: -0.90440546
1:25K map: SE7251
1:10K map: SE75SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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