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Unique ID: BERK-812D66
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A worn and damaged copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) from the House of Valentinian, probably Gratian and dating to the period AD 364-378. Reece Period 19. GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type. Mint of Arles.
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 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.9 g
Diameter: 17 mm
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Other reference: OXPAS2014.986
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Emperor standing with standard and shield
Reverse inscription: GL[ORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: OF | II
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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