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COIN

Unique ID: SUR-C764E8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete and corroded Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI] reverse type depicting Emperor standing holding standard and shield. Mint of Arles.

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Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 275
Date to: Circa AD 285

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st September 2019

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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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust, right.
Obverse inscription: (D N) GRATIANVS AVGG A[...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing right with shield and spear.
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: - //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: South Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Deanshanger (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP7640
Four figure Latitude: 52.05318488
Four figure longitude: -0.89305834
1:25K map: SP7640
1:10K map: SP74SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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