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Unique ID: BERK-581572
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens, dating to the period AD 367-375. Reece period 19. SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type. Mint of Aquileia. cf. RIC IX Aquileia 12.
Notes:
PAS Record Sheet No: 1975, No. 38
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.79 g
Diameter: 16 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th August 2017
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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
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [DN] VALENS SPFAVG
Reverse description: Victory walking left with wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: //SMAQP
Status: Regular
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3994
Four figure Latitude: 51.64345412
Four figure longitude: -1.43778401
1:25K map: SU3994
1:10K map: SU39SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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