BH-FB8F81: Roman coin: nummus of Licinius I

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Unique ID: BH-FB8F81

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy nummus of Licinius I (AD 308-324), c. AD 310-312 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 136, no. 209c.

The sub-oval flan measures 22.8mm in diameter and 1.6mm thick. The surfaces are slightly worn, encrusted and exhibit traces of silvering.

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 310
Date to: Circa AD 312

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 3.4 g
Diameter: 22.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th December 2005

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 10/167 - 6

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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, head towered, loins draped, right hand holding patera, left hand holding cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: GENIO-POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: - *//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VI, p. 136

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Maulden

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: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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