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Unique ID: BUC-F59BB6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A gold solidus of Gratian, mint of Constantinople, CONCORDIA AVGGGI, AD 378-83. RIC IX, p. 223, no. 45a
Notes:
The I at the end of the reverse inscription and the CON in the exergue mean that this coin was struck in the 7th workshop of the mint of Constantinople. The OB is an abbrevation for Obryziacum aurum (= pure gold).
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Current location of find: retained by finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 378
Date to: AD 383
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.48 g
Diameter: 19.61 mm
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Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Solidus
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Constantinople
Obverse description: Rosette-diademed, draped and cuirassed r.
Obverse inscription: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Constantinopolis, helmeted, seated facing, head r., on throne ornamented with lions' heads, hdg. sceptre and globe; r. foot on prow
Reverse inscription: CONCORDIA AVGGGI
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//CONOB
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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