BH-DB04A7: Roman coin: nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-DB04A7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete copper-alloy nummus of Gratian; GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse; minted at Lyon, AD 367-375; RIC no. 20(c). The coin is corroded and slightly worn. It measures 15.4mm in diameter, 1.3mm thick and weighs 1.55g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 367
Date to: AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.55 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th October 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 09/63 - 26

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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: [Pearl]-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIAN-VS [AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor in military attire, advancing right, holding standard and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA RO-]MANORV[M]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: [] F II//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hertfordshire (County)
District: North Hertfordshire (District)
To be known as: Baldock

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

References cited

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Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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