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A copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian I, dating to the period AD 364 - 367 (Reece period 19). RESTITVTOR REI P reverse depicting the emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory-on-globe. Uncertain mint.
Diameter: 18.1mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 2.4g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 367
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st December 2013
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Other reference: Ver 14/1 - 33
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N VA]LENTIN-[IAN]VS P F A[VG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head right, holding labarum and Victory-on-globe.
Reverse inscription: [RESTITVTOR REI P]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: RESTITVTOR REI P
Reverse mint mark: - //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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