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Unique ID: SOMDOR-4E1147
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating from the period AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type (emperor standing left with standard and shield). Mint of Arles.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.95 mm
Width: 17 mm
Thickness: 1.47 mm
Weight: 1.98 g
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 23rd August 2005
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Right-facing bust with diadem
Obverse inscription: Ilegible
Reverse description: Emperor facing left with standard and shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SY4888
Four figure Latitude: 50.689314
Four figure longitude: -2.737502
1:25K map: SY4888
1:10K map: SY48NE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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