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COIN
Unique ID: SF-6DD612
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Valens (AD 364-378), dating to the period c. AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Reverse legend reads: SECV[R]ITAS REI PVBL[]AE. Obverse depicts a pearl diademed, cuirassed bust right. Obverse legend reads: D [] []ALEN-S P F AVG. Mint: unknown. Mint mark: -//[]
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.08 mm
Weight: 1.76 g
Diameter: 17.92 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Icklingham 1st Field
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: pearl diademed, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D [] []ALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: SECV[R]ITAS REI PVBL[]AE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: -//[]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Icklingham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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