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COIN
Unique ID: BH-6DAA7D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian, dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece period 19). 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: 19.7mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 2.35g.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 2.35 g
Diameter: 19.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 4th January 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Ver 15/20 - 17
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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANV]S AVGG AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head left, holding labarum in right hand, left hand on shield.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: Not visible.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: West Oxfordshire (District)
To be known as: Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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