YORYM-CA2EC1: Roman Coin : Nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-CA2EC1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 364 - 378 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting emperor dragging captive right. Mint of Siscia.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 378

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05543

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
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor dragging captive right
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA] ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: [-]SIS[-]
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
Parish or ward: Terrington (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE6672
Four figure Latitude: 54.13960852
Four figure longitude: -0.99125393
1:25K map: SE6672
1:10K map: SE67SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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