NLM-9F3E71: Roman coin: Tetrarchic nummus of Diocletian

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Unique ID: NLM-9F3E71

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to the period c.AD 300-301 (Reece period 15). FORTVNAE REDVCI CAESS NN reverse type depicting Fortuna standing left holding rudder over globe and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. cf. RIC VI, p. 191, no. 400 passim for the type.

Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 9.44gms, die axis: 12

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 300
Date to: Circa AD 301

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 9.44 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 3rd June 2021

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM46771

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: Diocletian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP DIOCLETIANVS PIVS AVG
Reverse description: Fortuna standing left holding rudder over globe and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: FORTVNAE REDVCI CAESS NN
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: FORTVNAE REDVCI CAESS NN
Reverse mint mark: - *//ATR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Stokeham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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