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Unique ID: SUR-C9E983
Object type certainty: Certain
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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 wreath and palm. Mint of Lugdunum.
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
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
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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: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: D N VALEN-S P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left with wreath
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Reverse mint mark: OF I / S (R)//(SLG)[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP5234
Four figure Latitude: 52.00201254
Four figure longitude: -1.24393418
1:25K map: SP5234
1:10K map: SP53SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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