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Unique ID: IOW-1CDA24
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete and worn Roman copper-alloy nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). Unclear reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Uncertain mint.
Obverse: [ ]P F AVG; Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: SECVRITAS-[ ]; Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm.
Diameter: 15.4mm. Weight: 1.23g. DA=12:12.
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 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th July 2017 - Sunday 9th July 2017
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Other reference: IOW2018-2-7
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: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [ ]P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS-[ ]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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.
No references cited so far.