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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-69253C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 to 375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor dragging captive. Mint of Lyon.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.63 mm
Weight: 2.12 g
Diameter: 17.14 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22432
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: D N VA]LENITNI[ANVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right dragging captive
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-M[ANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: O/F II//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Chickerell CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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