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COIN
Unique ID: LIN-145BC7
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
A late Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian, mint of Arles, struck AD 364-378. The reverse depicts the Emperor with standard and shield - GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI. RIC IX, p. 66, no. 15.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 364
Date to: Ante AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.07 g
Diameter: 16 mm
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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]
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [DN GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding standard and shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: OF [ ]//[PCON]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IX 15
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Market Rasen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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