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Unique ID: BM-4A457C
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to the period AD 378-383 (Reece period 20). VOT/XV/MVLT/XX reverse type depicting the legend within a wreath. Mint of Arles. As RIC IX, p. 68, no. 24. LRBC p. 57, no. 552.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 378
Date to: Circa AD 383
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.35 g
Diameter: 14 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th November 2016
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Other reference: J2P 16/1205
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: D N GRATIA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Legend within a wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT/XV/MVLT/XX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / XV / MVLT / XX
Reverse mint mark: -//PCON
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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