BERK-BDB0E6: Roman coin: Nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-BDB0E6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus (AE3) of Gratian (AD 367-383), GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse, minted in Siscia between AD 367-75. RIC 14c. Sear 4142.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.36 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 13th July 2007 - Monday 13th July 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2009.372

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: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [DN] GRAT[IANVS PF AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor holding labarum bearing chi-rho symbol and dragging captive behind him
Reverse inscription: [GLO]RIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF/-//[...]CVE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Sear : 1988 4142
RIC : 14c

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Dorchester (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5893
Four figure Latitude: 51.632829
Four figure longitude: -1.163395
1:25K map: SU5893
1:10K map: SU59SE
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Collection of Roman coins found over a number of years
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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