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A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian, dating from the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse depicting the emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand and leaning left hand on shield. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 66, no. 15.
Dimensions: 18.5mm diameter, 1.2mm thick. Weight: 1.56g.
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: 1.2 mm
Weight: 1.56 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2012
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Other reference: Ver 12/136 -2
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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 GRAT[IANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA NO-[VI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: OF II//[...]
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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