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A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383); GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse; minted at Arles, AD 367-375; RIC Vol. IX, p. 66, no. 15. The coin is worn and slightly encrusted. There is a deliberate piercing, located immediately above the emperor's head. The coin measures 17.6mm in diameter, 1.6mm thick and weighs 2.24g.
Class:
Nummus
Evidence of reuse: Pierced hole
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.24 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th March 2010
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Other reference: Ver 10/27 - 24
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Diademed, [draped and cuirassed] bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATI]AN[VS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor in military attire, standing, head left, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NO]VI SAE[C]VLI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: Illegible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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