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Unique ID: YORYM-3DC3D8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy nummus of Maximianus, GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI, Trier mint, circa AD 296-7.
RIC VI, p. 182, no.181b.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 297
Date to: Circa AD 298
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.2 g
Diameter: 28.5 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Galerius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMIANVS P AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chamlys over left shoulder, holding corucopiae and patera
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: B Γ//TR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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