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Unique ID: CAM-6F575E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of The House of Valentinan (AD 364-78 (Reece Period 19). Reverse legend reads [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]. Reverse shows Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint is uncertain.
Obverse shows and unclear bust right. Obverse legend is illegible. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 1.20g, diameter is 17.4mm, thickness is 1.2mm.
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: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 6th September 2012
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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: House of Valentinian
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Unclear bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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