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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-4404CE
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy nummus of House of Valentinian (AD 364 - AD 378) dating to the period AD 364 to AD 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right, holding standard and dragging captive. Mint of Lyon.
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: YMT: E04702
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, holding standard and dragging captive
Reverse inscription: [GL]ORIA RO[MANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF II//[ ]
Status: Regular
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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