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COIN

Unique ID: SF-83A45D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Gratian (AD 367-383), dating to AD 367-375 (Reece Period 19). [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI] reverse type depicting Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard; O[F]-[...] in the reverse field. Mint of Arles. Cf LRBC p. 56, nos. 517, 523a.

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
Thickness: 1.91 mm
Weight: 1.11 g
Diameter: 15.26 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 7th October 2013

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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
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Obverse description: Pearl diademed, unclear bust right.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing facing, holding shield and standard; O[F]-[...] in the reverse field.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI
Reverse mint mark: O[F]-[...]//[...]
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Felixtowe

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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

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