BH-00C543: Roman coin: Nummus of Gratian.

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Unique ID: BH-00C543

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Worn and corroded Roman copper-alloy Nummus of Gratian; 24th August 367 – 17th November 375 AD date. GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type. Minted at Arles. Measures 18.5mm in diameter, 1.8mm thick and weighs 2.3g.

Class: Nummus

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 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 6th September 2007

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 07/51 - 44

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]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Standing emperor looking left, holding standard and shield.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: CON

Coin references

Sear : p. 349 no. 4141
RIC : No. 15

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.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With finder
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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