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Unique ID: SUR-7C1363
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305), probably dating to the period AD 302-303 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p.196, cf. no. 524a
Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 302
Date to: Circa AD 303
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 9.38 g
Diameter: 27.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th October 2018
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Diocletian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, turreted, chlamys draped over left arm, holding patera in outstretched right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: S F//(I)TR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
4 Figure: SP7336
Four figure Latitude: 52.01763119
Four figure longitude: -0.93765331
1:25K map: SP7336
1:10K map: SP73NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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