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Unique ID: SOM-1637B5
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Valens dating to the period AD 364 -378 (Reece period 19) SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depcting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Arles or Lyon.
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Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.04 g
Diameter: 17.04 mm
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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: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALENS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS] REIPVB[LICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF-I//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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