BH-A7E9B5: Roman coin: nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-A7E9B5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383); GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse, minted at Arles, AD 367-375; RIC no. 15.

The surfaces of the coin are corroded, encrusted and slightly worn. It measures 17.7mm in diameter, 1.7mm thick and weighs 2.3g.

Class: Nummus

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 10th February 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 10/38 - 357

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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [DN GRATIANVS AV]GG AVG
Reverse description: Emperor in military attire, standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand, left hand leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NO-VI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: OF III//[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX, p. 66

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North Bedfordshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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