BH-221454: Roman coin: nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-221454

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete 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: 17.2mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 1.28g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.28 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st February 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/33 - 7

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: [Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed] bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor in military attire, standing facing, head left, holding labarum and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: Huntingdonshire (District)
To be known as: Easton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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