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Unique ID: NLM-8287AA
Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Nummus of the House of Valentinian (364-378), Gloria Romanorum issue, possibly Arles mint, Reece period 19.
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: [--]NTIN[--]PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding labarum and dragging captive. OF in left field, I or symbol; in right field.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMA]NORVM
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.
Diameter: 16.9mm, Weight: 1.40gms, die axis: 12
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: 1.4 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Other reference: NLM26092a
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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [--]NTIN[--]PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding labarum and dragging captive
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMA]NORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF in left field, I or symbol in right field.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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