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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-19F587
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: AD 379
Date to: AD 383
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd August 2009
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Entry 020522
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 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademmed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: (D N GRATIANVS P F AVG)
Reverse description: in wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT/XV/MVLT/XX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: //LVGP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Martock
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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Workflow: Awaiting validation
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Object type: COIN
Broadperiod: ROMAN
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Workflow: Awaiting validation
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Workflow: Awaiting validation
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