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Unique ID: IOW-C0EFC1
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive. Mint of Aquileia: - Wreath//SMAQ[ ]
Obverse: [...]; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: [GLORIA] RO-[MANORVM]; Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive.
Diameter: 16.0mm. Weight: 1.94g. DA=12:6.
Cf.RIC IX, p. 96, no. 11.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th November 2017 - Sunday 26th November 2017
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Other reference: IOW2017-1-278
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Valentinian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: […]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA] RO-[MANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: - Wreath//SMAQ[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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