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Unique ID: LON-25EC95
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating AD 367-375. Reece period 19. GLORIA NOVI SAECULI reverse, Gratian standing left holding labarum in right hand and left hand on shield. Probably minted in Arles. The coin is very worn and has a dark brown pattination, making it difficult to discern any inscription. RIC vol XIV, Arles, no. 15.
Dimensions: diameter: 17.14 mm; weight: 1.67g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 17.14 mm
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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: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl diademed bust of the Emperor in profile facing right.
Obverse inscription: [DN] GRATIANVS [AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding labarum and shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NO / VI SAECULI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: ---N
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ3280
Four figure Latitude: 51.5035277
Four figure longitude: -0.09955492
1:25K map: TQ3280
1:10K map: TQ38SW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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