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Unique ID: WILT-615414
Object type certainty: Certain
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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 depicting Victory walking left, with a wreath. Uncertain mint.
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
Weight: 1.42 g
Diameter: 16.24 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5161
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 cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [DN VALEN]S [P F] AVG
Reverse description: Victory walking left with a wreath.
Reverse inscription: SE[CVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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