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COIN
Unique ID: DOR-D209C5
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Published 
A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Severus II (AD 305-307) as augustus, dating to the period c.AD 306-307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. Mint mark: S F/PTR
Reference: RIC VI, p. 207, no. 652c
Diameter: 26.78 mm
Weight: 5.29 g
Die axis: 6
Class: Nummus
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 306
Date to: Circa AD 307
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.29 g
Diameter: 26.78 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st February 2010 - Sunday 28th February 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCMS 020635
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: Severus
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 SEVERVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, loins draped, holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: S F/PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : VI 652c
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Puddletown
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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