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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-DFE267

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Roman copper alloy nummus of an uncertain tetrarchic ruler (probably Constantius or Galerius), dating to AD 294-307 (Reece Period 15). Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI (Genius standing facing left holding cornucopiae and patera). Mint unclear.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 294
Date to: Circa AD 307

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.12 mm
Weight: 5.14 g
Diameter: 24.88 mm

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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: Tetrarchic Ruler (uncertain issuer)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [....] NOB CAE[S]
Reverse description: Genius standing facing left with cornucopiae and patera
Reverse inscription: [GENIO POPV]LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
To be known as: Patching

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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