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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-EA50F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus of Gratian, [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI], Arles mint, AD 364-378. Ref : RIC vol IX, 15.
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.93 mm
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 17.88 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 29th August 2009
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Emperor standing left with standard and shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SECULI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: S/M//CON[*]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
To be known as: Boroughbridge
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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