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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-607684
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Late 4th century Nummi probably of the emperor Gratian (367-383AD) struck at an unknown mint between 367 - 375 AD
Obv: Diadem crowned bust right
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Rev: Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard
[GLOR]IA NO[VI SAECVLI]
Reece Period: 19
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.05 g
Diameter: 16.7 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: HFD Entry Form No: HFDMG 2715
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Obv: Diadem crowned bust right
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard
Reverse inscription: [GLOR]IA NO[VI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: South Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Ancaster
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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