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Unique ID: NLM-239179
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Nummus, possibly of Valens (364-378), Victory left issue, Reece period 19.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]VAL[--] S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI [PVBLICAE]
Diameter: 16.8mm, Weight: 1.65gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.65 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd October 2015
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Other reference: NLM30057
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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]VAL[--] S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI [PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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