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Unique ID: SF-2F4CB4
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete copper alloy Roman nummus of Valens, dating to the period AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type, depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Minted in Arles.
LRBC, 56, no.515
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.63 mm
Weight: 2.37 g
Diameter: 17.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2015
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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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF/II/CON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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