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YORYM-8738D5: Roman Coin : Nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-8738D5

Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Gratian, [VOT/XV/MVLT/SM], Lyon mint, AD 379-383.

LRBC, p.52, no.371.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 379
Date to: Circa AD 383

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.9 g
Diameter: 15 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 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN GRA[------]
Reverse description: Wreath with legend inside
Reverse inscription: VOT//XV//MVLT//SM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: LVGP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

  • LRBC : p.52, no.371

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Shiptonthorpe

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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