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Unique ID: SOM-863D4E
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman copper alloy nummus of Gratian dating to c. AD367-375 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI reverse type depicting Emperor with shield and standard, Minted at Arles.
The coin is badly abraded and has many small chips along its edge.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.69 g
Diameter: 17.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 4th December 2018 - Monday 4th March 2019
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Other reference: SCC Receipt 018336
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: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [N GR]ATIAN[...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing, head to right, holding standard in right hand and resting left on shield
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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