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Unique ID: WILT-373884
Object type certainty: Certain
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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 action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.17 g
Diameter: 15 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4155
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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