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Unique ID: IOW-B63EED
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period AD 367-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor standing right, head left, holding labarum and shield. Mint of Arles. Mint-mark: //[...]
Obverse: [D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]; Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]; Emperor standing right, head left, holding labarum and shield
Diameter: 17.3mm. Weight: 1.81g. DA-12:6.
Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.81 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 29th July 2015 - Wednesday 29th July 2015
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Other reference: IOW2015-1-298
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing right, head left, holding labarum and shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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