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COIN
Unique ID: BH-204E31
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Class: AE 3
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: with finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 367
Date to: AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.79 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th February 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 07/7 - 15
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]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N] GRATIA[NVS...
Reverse description: Victory advancing right with wreath & palm.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: 'OF' to left of figure.
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Offley
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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