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Unique ID: SOM-8861E3
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens dating to AD 364 to 367 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting the emperor with a standard going right dragging a captive. Mint of Aquileia. LRBC pt II no.997.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 367
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.39 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
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Other reference: SCC Receipt no. 19939
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]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: D[N V]ALE[N]S PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor with a standard going right and dragging a captive
Reverse inscription: GLO[RIA RO]MANOR[VM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: -*/crescent//SMAQP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: ST7444
Four figure Latitude: 51.19462243
Four figure longitude: -2.37346039
1:25K map: ST7444
1:10K map: ST74SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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