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Nummus: CM.389-1994

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Gratian (367-83)
Mint: Siscia

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Notes

History note: Found at Lakenheath, in soil that had been removed during construction work on the Thetford bypass, 1993-4. Published in 'Coin Register 1994', BNJ 1994, p. 143, nos. 106-8.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1994-11-21) by Owens, Roy

Dating

367 -

Note

Pierced in Medieval period.

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Diameter 18.1 mm Weight 2.79 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right

  • Text: DN GRATIANVS P F AVG
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Emperor with captive.

  • Text: GLORIA ROMANORVM. ?/A?//SISC[ ]
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.389-1994
Primary reference Number: 216136
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Audit data

Created: Monday 3 July 2017 Updated: Monday 3 July 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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