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Unique ID: BH-E1B438
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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 surfaces of the coin are worn and corroded. It measures 17mm in diameter, 1.4mm thick and weighs 1.87g.
Class: Nummus
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: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.87 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th November 2010
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Other reference: Ver 10/164 - 8
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: (Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed) bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DN GRATIA]NVS [AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand and resting left on shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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