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Unique ID: WREX-5EAE47
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn copper-alloy Roman nummus of the House of Valentinian, dating to the period AD 364-378 (Reece period 19).
Obverse: []TI[], Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: [GL]ORIA RO-[], Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive.
Uncertain mint. Mint mark: []//[]
Dia: 16.4mm; thickness: 1.8mm; weight: 2.1g
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 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 15th January 2018 - Monday 16th April 2018
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Other reference: Wrexham Museum Entry form No. 1337
Primary material: Copper alloy
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: [...]TI[...]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding standard and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: [GL]ORIA RO-[...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: [ ] // [ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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