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Unique ID: SOM-BF43BA
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Valens dating to AD 364 to 367(Reece period 19). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE reverse type depicting Victory walking left with palm and a wreath. Mint of Arles. LRBC Vol II p.56 No. 483.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 367
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.43 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 21st November 2018 - Thursday 21st February 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 018362
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
Mint or issue place: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Obverse description: Laureatte bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN VALEN-S PF AVGG
Reverse description: Victory walking left with palm and a wreath
Reverse inscription: SEC[VRITAS] REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: [O]F - [I]/[CON]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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