Archaeology — Roman; 367-375; Reece Period 19 (Valentinianic)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Emperor Gratian, ruler of the Roman Empire, AD 367-383. The back of the coin depicts the emperor. This coin was minted in Arelate (modern day Arles, France), AD 367-375.
Obv: Draped, diademed bust of Gratian, facing right. Obv inscription: [DN GRATIANVS AVGG AVG]. Rev: Gratian, standing front, head right, holding a labarum (a military standard depicting the Chi-Rho) in his right hand and resting the left on a shield. Rev inscription: [GLORIA NOVI SAECVLI].
Condition: VG.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- POM79[1042]<311>
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Gratian, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 367-375; Reece Period 19 (Valentinianic)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 17 mm, WT 1.91 g, Axis 11
- Part of:
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- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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