BERK-5D99B0: Roman coin: nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-5D99B0

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Roman copper alloy nummus possibly of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to AD 367-75 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI] possible reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard. Mint of Arles.

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: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.91 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 0145

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: Possibly
Mint or issue place: Arles or Lyons (Valentinianic, 364-75)
Mint qualifier: Possibly
Obverse description: Diademed, draped bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 12 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: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Crowmarsh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU6186
Four figure Latitude: 51.56958062
Four figure longitude: -1.12127055
1:25K map: SU6186
1:10K map: SU68NW
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: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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