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Unique ID: LIN-A8B8B4
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Gratian standing, head left, holding standard and shield. Mint of Arles.
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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
Weight: 1.92 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Unclear bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Gratian standing, head left, holding standard and shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NO]-VI SAECV[LI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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