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A copper-alloy nummus of Valens, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles.
Diameter: 19.1mm; thickness: 1.5mm. Weight: 1.92g.
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: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 19.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st March 2015
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Other reference: Ver 15/48 - 3
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 V]ALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI] PVB[LICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: - //SCO[N...
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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