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COIN
Unique ID: YORYM-C1A775
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus of Gratian, GLORIA ROMANORVM, Arles mint, AD 375 - 378.
LRBC, p.56, no.531.
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: 17.8 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: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIA-NVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor dragging captive right
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: //SCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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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: Near Bridlington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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