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COIN

Unique ID: SF-ECBCC4

Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper alloy Roman nummus of Gratian, dating to the period AD 367-75 (Reece period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type, depicting the emperor advancing left, dragging captive. Minted in Lyon.

c.f. LRBC, 51, no.302ff

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: 1.74 mm
Weight: 1.96 g
Diameter: 17.42 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st August 2016

Personal details

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped, pearl-diademed bust right
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIANVS AVG AVGG

Reverse description: Emperor advancing right, dragging captive
Reverse inscription: GLORIA ROMANORVM

Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: OF/II//LVGP[]
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Forest Heath (District)
To be known as: Beck Row

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: SF
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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