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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-561304
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens dating to AD 364-378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORUM reverse type, depicting the Emperor advancing right dragging a captive and holding a standard. Mint of Arles.
A chip has removed 10% of the flan,
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
Weight: 1.91 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st January 2010 - Monday 7th January 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 017844
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]-S PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right looking backwards and dragging a captive with his right hand and holding a standard in his left.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-[MANORUM]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF-[...]//.CONS[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Sherborne CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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