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Unique ID: BH-970894
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A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383); GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse, minted at Arles, AD 367-375. Ref.: RIC Vol. IX, p. 66, no. 15.
Dimensions: 16.9mm diameter, 1.5mm thick. Weight: 1.76g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.76 g
Diameter: 16.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th November 2012
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Other reference: Ver 11/201 - 38
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: [Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed] bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANVS] AV[GG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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