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Unique ID: CAM-408DDE
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Valens (AD 364-78) (Reece period 19), SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint unclear.
Obverse legend is [D N VALEN] - S P [F AVG]. Obverse shows an unclear diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Die axis is 6 o'clock. Weight is 1.82g, diameter is 17.9mm, thickness is 1.9mm.
Notes:
working note 70.
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: 1.9 mm
Weight: 1.82 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 4th March 2016 - Wednesday 4th March 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]
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [D N VALEN] - S P[F AVG]
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding a wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: [ ]//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TL2662
Four figure Latitude: 52.24177295
Four figure longitude: -0.15605437
1:25K map: TL2662
1:10K map: TL26SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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