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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-EAB9C3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus, probably of Gratian (367-383), probably a Gloria Novi Saeculi issue of Arles mint, 367-375, Reece period 19.
Obverse description: [bust].
Reverse description: Emperor standing right with standard, shield propped to right; an unusually animated posture.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
In exergue: possibly OF [--]
Diameter: 18.0mm, Weight: 1.63gms
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: 1.63 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd April 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM36334
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: [bust].
Reverse description: Emperor standing right with standard, shield propped to right; an unusually animated posture.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: possibly OF [--]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Alkborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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