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Unique ID: SUSS-D0CCA4
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman silver siliqua of Gratian (375-383), reverse type VIRTVS ROMANORVM (Roma seated facing, head to left, on throne holding globe and reversed spear), minted at Trier. RIC IX, page 25, no. 58(a).
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 375
Date to: Circa AD 383
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 12th July 2010
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIA-NVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Roma seated facing, head to left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear.
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS RO-MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VIRTVS ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: -//TRPS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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