DOR-DD1986: Roman coin: Nummus of Gratian

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Unique ID: DOR-DD1986

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Gratian dating to AD 364-378 (Reece period 19). GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI (Emperor facing left holding standard and shield) reverse type. Mint of Arles.
Mint mark: /.//[-]CO[N]
Reference: LRBC Pt II, no. 503
Date: Roman.
Diameter: 17.60 mm, weight: 1.77 g.
Die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 335
Date to: Circa AD 337

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.77 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCMS 018043

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
Obverse description: Right facing bust wearing laureate.
Obverse inscription: [DN GRATIANVS] AVGG AVG
Reverse description: Emperor standing, facing left, holding standard and shield.
Reverse inscription: GLORIA NOVI SAECV[LI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: /.//[-]CO[N]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

LRBC : Part II 503

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: Weymouth and Portland (District)
Parish or ward: Upwey and Broadwey (District Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SY6584
Four figure Latitude: 50.65461948
Four figure longitude: -2.4964736
1:25K map: SY6584
1:10K map: SY64NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

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Recording Institution: DOR
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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