SWYOR-7149E1: Roman coin; a nummus of Licinius I

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Unique ID: SWYOR-7149E1

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman coin; a nummus of Licinius I (308 - 324), Genio Populi Romani type minted in Trier in 316 AD. The coin is in fine condition but is corroded. It has a diameter of 19.4mm and is 1.5mm thick. It weighs 2.6g. For reference see Roman Imperial Coinage Volume VII number 120.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 316

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 19.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 5th November 2007 - Monday 5th November 2007

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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: Licinius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bearded, draped, cuirassed and laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: IM(P) LI(C)INIV(S PF A)[VG]
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding a patera and a cornucopia. T P in field
Reverse inscription: [GEN] IO (POP) ROM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: ATR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably

Coin references

RIC : VII 120

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Selby (District)
Parish or ward: Womersley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE5319
Four figure Latitude: 53.664805
Four figure longitude: -1.199373
1:25K map: SE5319
1:10K map: SE51NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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