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COIN
Unique ID: PUBLIC-BDE457
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus of the emperor Gratian dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece period 19). The obverse depicts a diademed bust facing right and is inscribed [DD GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]. The reverse depicts the emperor standing holding a standard and a shield and is inscribed [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]. Mint of Arles. RIC vol IX no 15.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.19 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 8th May 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: FLE 13 528
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
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: A diademed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [DN GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding a standard and shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Surrey (County)
District: Guildford (District)
To be known as: Flexford
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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