SWYOR-7D7D87: Roman coin; nummus of Gratian, GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-7D7D87

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Gratian (AD 367 - 383), dating from AD 367 - 375 (Reece Period 19), GLORIA NOVI SEACVLI reverse type depicting the Emperor standing facing holding shield and standard. Mint of Arles, probably third workshop. The coin is 18.4mm diameter, 1.5mm thick, 1.8g. It has chips in the edge.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2013 - Friday 31st May 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2401

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 right
Obverse inscription: illegible
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding shield and standard
Reverse inscription: [G]LO[RIA NOVI S](AECVLI)
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: OF III // (CONS)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Kirk Deighton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE3950
Four figure Latitude: 53.94464457
Four figure longitude: -1.4073199
1:25K map: SE3950
1:10K map: SE35SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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