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Unique ID: BH-EF1134
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus, probably of Gratian, dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece period 19). Probably GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse depicting the emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand, left hand on shield. Mint of Arles. RIC IX, p. 66, no. 15.
Diameter: 15.2mm; thickness: 1.2mm. Weight: 1.01g.
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: 1.01 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th November 2013
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Other reference: Ver 14/25 - 38
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust right.
Obverse inscription: Illegible.
Reverse description: Standing figure holding spear in right hand, with left hand leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: Illegible.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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