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A collection of Late Roman copper-alloy nummi, typically categorized as AE3 and AE4 denominations, dating to the 4th century AD. The group includes coins from the Constantinian and Valentinian dynasties. One obverse features the bust of Emperor Valens facing right with the inscription DN VALENS PF AVG. Another obverse shows a right-facing bust with the legend CONSTANTINVS visible, representing Constantine I or his sons. Reverse types include the GLORIA EXERCITVS design featuring two soldiers flanking a central military standard and the VICTORIA AVGG type depicting Victory advancing left. Other reverses show an imperial figure with a captive or holding a labarum. The coins are struck in bronze with patinas ranging from dark brown to green copper carbonate.
Condition report:
The coins are in worn condition, generally graded as good to fine. Notable characteristics include significant loss of fine detail, surface encrustations, and smoothed edges. The surfaces show evidence of being in an uncleaned or partially cleaned state, consistent with ancient finds.
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