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Unique ID: SF-EBAD86
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valens, dating to the period AD 364-78 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Minted in Aquilea. Possibly LRBC 995.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.99 mm
Weight: 2.55 g
Diameter: 19.54 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st August 2014
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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]
Obverse description: Unclear diademmed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-[S PF AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS [REI PVBLI]CAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -//SMAQS
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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