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Unique ID: HAMP-A34F0E
Object type certainty: Certain
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A nummus of Gratian, dating to the period AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicts the emperor standing facing, holding a standard and leaning on a shield. Mint of Arles.
Notes:
This find was recorded at a rally and therefore the identification and photograph may not be of our usual standard.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 18th September 2015 - Sunday 20th September 2015
This object was found at Danebury Midweek Searchers Rally 18-20 Sept 2015
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Other reference: 6
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 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: [D N GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, holding a standard and leaning on a shield.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: - // [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU3138
Four figure Latitude: 51.14043425
Four figure longitude: -1.55826542
1:25K map: SU3138
1:10K map: SU33NW
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
No references cited so far.