YORYM-3611FB: Roman Coin : Nummus of Gratian

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Unique ID: YORYM-3611FB

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 278 - 283 (Reece Period 20). VOT//XV/MVLT//XX in wreath reverse. Mint of Lyon.

LRBC, p.53, no.371.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 278
Date to: Circa AD 283

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 15.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06461

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 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIANVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT//XV/MVLT//XX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / XV / MVLT / XX
Reverse mint mark: LVGS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Woodmansey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TA0336
Four figure Latitude: 53.81009851
Four figure longitude: -0.43724959
1:25K map: TA0336
1:10K map: TA03NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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