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Unique ID: PUBLIC-AD2CDE
Object type certainty: Certain
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An extremely worn Roman nummus (AE 3) of the House of Valentinian c.364-378 AD (Reece period 19) Obverse: Pearl-diademed bust right. Reverse type GLORIA ROMANORVM, emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Mint unclear.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.22 mm
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th April 2016
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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
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: [ ] // [ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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