HAMP-AF1D66: Roman coin: Nummus of Maximian I

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Unique ID: HAMP-AF1D66

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A highly worn and corroded early 4th-century copper-alloy nummus of Maximian I, dating to c. AD 307. 'GENIO POP ROM' reverse. Probably London mint. Probably RIC VI, p. 129, no. 90.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 307

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 26 mm
Width: 24.25 mm
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 6.08 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 22nd November 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2572; 10

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: Maximian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: D N MAXIMIANO P F S AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO-POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: PL(N?)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VI 90 (p. 129)

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Blewbury CP

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

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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