PUBLIC-F15E56: SURREY F15E56 - Roman coin: Nummus of Gratian

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-F15E56

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of the emperor Gratian dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). The obverse depicts a pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right and is inscribed D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG. The reverse depicts the emperor standing holding a standard and shield and is inscribed GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI. Mintmark TCON in exergue. Mint of Arles. LRBC 529.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.51 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 11th October 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: FLE 12 414

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: A pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding a standard and a shield
Reverse inscription: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: TCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector during controlled archaeological investigation
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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