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Unique ID: BH-A1C774
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383); GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse, minted AD 367-378.
Dimensions: 15.7mm diameter, 1.1mm thick; weight: 1.35g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.1 mm
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th September 2011
This object was found at Thesaurus group at Offley, Hertfordshire, September 2011
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Other reference: Ver 11/201 - 25
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: Probably
Obverse description: Diademed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N G[RATIANVS...
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, holding standard and dragging captive.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: //[ ]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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