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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-88FC26
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Gratian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting the emperor standing left with a standard and shield. Mint of Arles. RIC 15 (Vol IX).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 364
Date to: Exactly AD 378
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.94 g
Diameter: 17.74 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: WHM 2016-84
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 bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIANVS AVGG AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing left holding a standard and a shield.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: //CON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Enford
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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