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Unique ID: WILT-AAE344
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Valentinian I dating to the period AD 364 - 375 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch. Mint of Arles.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.12 g
Diameter: 18.08 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4358
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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped cuirassed and diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN[TINIANVS PF AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm branch
Reverse inscription: [SEC]VRITAS [REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF/III//CO[N]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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