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Copper alloyCoin. Nummus of Valens (364-378), Reece period 19.Obverse description: Bust draped, diademed and cuirassed right. Obverse inscription: DNVALENS PFAVGReverse description: Emperor advancing right holding labarum and dragging captive.Reverse inscription: GLORIARO MANORVMIn exergue: CONS, perhaps for Arles mint, otherwise Constantinople.Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin, which is in unusually good condition.Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 2.05gms, die axis: 12.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Constantinople |
|---|---|
| Date | 364 |
| Culture / Origin | Constantinople, United Kingdom |
| Department | Constantinople |
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