YORYM-A41483: Roman Coin : Nummus of Gratian

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Unique ID: YORYM-A41483

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Gratian, [SECVRITAS] (REI PVBLICAE), Aquileia mint, AD 375 - 378.

RIC IX, p.97, cf.16d (obv) & 18b (rev).

LRBC, p.67, cf.1010 (obv) & 1016ff (rev).

Notes:

Left facing busts are extremely rare on Valentinianic nummi. They are recorded for Gratian on FELICITAS ROMANORVM types from Aquileia (AD 375-8). However, this appears to be a SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE, and hence might be a new variety.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: National importance

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 375
Date to: Circa AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.2 g
Diameter: 18.5 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]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust left
Obverse inscription: D N GRATIA-NVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS] (REI PVBLICAE)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX p.97, cf.16d (obv) & 18b (rev)
LRBC : p.67, cf.1010 (obv) & 1016ff (rev)

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

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
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