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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-2381C0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Gratian (367-383), Arles mint Emperor standing left issue of 367-375, Reece period 19; frayed.
Obverse description: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right, pudding basin haircut.
Reverse description: Emperor in military dress standing right with propped shield and labarum; possibly OF in left field, though appearing like an elongated X
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Diameter: 17.7mm, Weight: 1.15gms, die axis: 12
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: 1.15 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 24th August 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM40217
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
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: Bust diademed draped and cuirassed right, pudding basin haircut
Reverse description: Emperor in military dress standing right with propped shield and labarum
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: possibly OF in left field, though appearing like an elongated X
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Temple Bruer
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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