YORYM-EE183C: Roman Coin : Nummus of Gratian

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Unique ID: YORYM-EE183C

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Gratian dating to the period AD 367 - 375 (Reece Period 19). GLORIA ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Emperor and captive. Mint of Siscia.

The coin is pierced at 3 o'clock on the reverse.

RIC IX, p.147, no.14c.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05905

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: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Siscia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N GRATIANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Emperor with standard advancing left with captive
Reverse inscription: GLORIA RO-MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
Reverse mint mark: F/A//ASISCE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Ellerker (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9329
Four figure Latitude: 53.74908357
Four figure longitude: -0.5911716
1:25K map: SE9329
1:10K map: SE92NW
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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Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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