LVPL-79D8D2: Copper alloy nummus, possibly of Gratian, (367-75).

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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-79D8D2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy nummus, possibly of Gratian, (367-75). Obv: Legend unclear; diadem bust draped and cuirated right. Rev: GLORIA [NOVI SAECVLI]; Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard. Reece: 19

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.44 mm
Weight: 2 g
Diameter: 17.26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Diadem draped and cuirated bust right.
Obverse inscription: Unclear.
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA [NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Navenby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Updated: 13 years ago

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