WILT-373884: Roman coin: Nummus of Gratian

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Unique ID: WILT-373884

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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19), 'GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI' reverse type depicting Gratian standing facing, head left, holding globe and spear. Mint of Arles. RIC vol IX, no 15

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
Weight: 3.17 g
Diameter: 15 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 4155

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: Diademed bust of Gratian facing right
Obverse inscription: [DN GRAT]IANVS AVGG AVG

Reverse description: Gratian standing facing, head left, holding globe and spear
Reverse inscription: GLORIA [NOVI SAEC]VL[I]

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: OF/[...]//CON*
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton

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
General landuse: Woodland
Specific landuse: Deciduous native

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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