PUBLIC-95B821: Roman coin: Nummus of Diocletian

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-95B821

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A corroded copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian, dating to c. AD 300-303 (Reece Period 15). Reverse: SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR. Mint of Ticinum. RIC VI, p. 286, no. 43a.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 300
Date to: Exactly AD 303

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 27.3 mm
Width: 25.8 mm
Thickness: 2.9 mm
Weight: 9.72 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 11th April 2010

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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: Diocletian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Laureate head facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: [SACRA MONET AVGG ET C]AES[S NOSTR]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NN
Reverse mint mark: - -//[ ]T.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Over Wallop CP

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

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Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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