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Unique ID: DOR-1D7A7E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period c.AD 364-367 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory advancing left with wreath and palm branch. Mint of Arles. As LRBC p. 56, no. 483.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 367
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.09 g
Diameter: 19.41 mm
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Other reference: TD
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: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS-REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I//CONST
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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