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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-71C644
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A Roman copper-alloy nummus possibly of Gratian dating to the period c. AD 367 to 378 (Reece Period 19). Unclear reverse type. Mint unclear
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 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 17.3 mm
Width: 16.3 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th July 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22372
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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Obverse description: Bust [pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed] facing right (small, with space for legend to pass above)
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Indiscernible
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Somerton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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