NLM-4E1C83: Roman Coin: Siliqua of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-4E1C83

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Siliqua of Gratian (367-383), with crack across what is otherwise a coin in very fine condition; Trier mint, RIC volume 9 no. 27c, issue of 367-375.

Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right, viewed from the front.

Obverse inscription: DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG

Reverse description: Roma seated left holding vertical sceptre and a globe with ?Victory on top.

Reverse inscription: VRBS. ROMA

In exergue: TRPS.

Diameter: 18mm, Weight: 2.17gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.17 g
Diameter: 18 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 21st March 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM35698

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right, viewed from the front. Obverse inscription: DN GRATIA NVS PF AVG Reverse description: Reverse inscription:
Reverse description: Roma seated left holding vertical sceptre and a globe with Victory on top.
Reverse inscription: VRBS. ROMA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: TRPS.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : vol. 9 no. 27c

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Swinhope

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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

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