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Unique ID: YORYM-728E06
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of probably Valentinian I (AD 364-375), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm. Mint of Aquileia. As LRBC p.67, cf. numbers 1020 and 1026.
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: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm
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Other reference: YMT : E05674
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: (D N VALENTINI-ANVS P F AVG)
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath and palm.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI(PVBLICAE)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: .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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