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Unique ID: SOM-1E3148
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian, GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse (emperor with standard dragging captive), minted at Arles, LRBC p.II no. 536, 375-378 AD.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 375
Date to: Circa AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 2.27 g
Diameter: 16.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011
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Other reference: SCC receipt 020895
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: Draped and pearl diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: DN GR[TIA-NVS] PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right holding standard in his left hand and dragging a captive with his left
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: E/C//PCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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