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Unique ID: BH-19B520
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Valentinian II, dating to the period AD 388-392 (Reece period 21). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Trier, Lyon or Arles.
Diameter: 12.6mm; thickness: 1.3mm. Weight: 0.95g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 392
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 0.95 g
Diameter: 12.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 3rd December 2014
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Other reference: Ver 15/36 - 17
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, (draped and cuirassed) bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N VALENT]INI-ANVS P F [AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA AVGGG]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VICTORIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
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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