YORYM-5F7896: Roman Coin : Nummus of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-5F7896

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 364-383), dating to the period AD 378-383 (Reece period 20). [REPARATIO REIPVB] reverse type depicting the Emperor standing facing, head left, right hand raising a kneeling woman and holding Victory on a globe in left. Mint of Arles.

RIC IX, p. 67, no. 20a; LRBC p. 57, no. 548

This nummus type is rarely found in Britain.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 378
Date to: Circa AD 383

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.9 g
Diameter: 22.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E06283

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 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N GR[ATIA-NVS] P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, head left, right hand raising a kneeling woman and holding Victory on a globe in left
Reverse inscription: [REPARATIO REIPVB]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: REPARATIO REI PVB
Reverse mint mark: PCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : IX p. 67, no. 20a
LRBC : p. 57, no. 548

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: South Cave (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9030
Four figure Latitude: 53.75859494
Four figure longitude: -0.63636
1:25K map: SE9030
1:10K map: SE93SW
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: 4 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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