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Unique ID: NLM-D08DFB
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Valentinian (364-378), Victory left issue, Arles mint. Chipped flan, Reece period 19.
Obverse description: bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALE[--]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. OF I in field.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS] REI PVB[LICAE]
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.
Diameter: 19.5mm, Weight: 1.86gms, die axis: 6
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: 1.86 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 21st March 2014
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Other reference: NLM25722a
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALE[--]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS] REI PVB[LICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I in field.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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