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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-C13E5A
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Gratian (367-383), Emperor right issue, Reece period 19
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIA [NVS AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right dragging captive and holding labarum.
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Diameter: 17.6mm, Weight: 1.43gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 367
Date to: Exactly AD 383
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th February 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM43189
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]
Obverse description: Bust draped diademed and cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: DN GRATIA [NVS AVG]
Reverse description: Emperor advancing right dragging captive and holding labarum
Reverse inscription: [GLORIA ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GLORIA ROMANORVM
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)
To be known as: Wetwang
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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