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A copper-alloy nummus of Maximian I, dating to the period AD 307 - 308 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse depicting genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 217, no. 768.
Diameter: 26.1mm; thickness: 1.7mm; weight: 5.42g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 308
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 5.42 g
Diameter: 26.1 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st November 2013
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Other reference: Ver 13/155 - 5
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Maximian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP C VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: GENIO POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: S A//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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