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Unique ID: YORYM-1EB632
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding a wreath and a palm. Mint of Lyon. As LRBC p.51, cf. numbers 303 passim.
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: 17.2 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: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding a wreath and a captive.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: OF / I // LVGP[ ]
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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