BH-7A3845: Roman coin: nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-7A3845

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian, dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse depicting the emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand, left hand on shield. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 66, no. 15.

Diameter: 18mm; thickness: 1.4mm. Weight: 2.1g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st July 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Bedford 3161 - 45

Materials and construction

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

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: Pearl-diademed, draped and curiassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIAN]VS AVGG AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand, left hand on shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NO-VI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: //...]CON[...
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Chawston

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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