SOM-F473E6: Roman coin: nummus of the Tetrachy

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Unique ID: SOM-F473E6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Roman copper alloy nummus of the Tetrachy dating to the period AD 294 to 307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing facing, head to left, with corn measure on his head holding a cornucopia 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: 2.65 mm
Weight: 7.93 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 25th July 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC reciept 22154

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 head facing left
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Genius standing facing, head turned to left, with corn measure on his head, holding a cornucopia in left hand and a patera in his right
Reverse inscription: [GENIO POPVLI ROMANI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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 West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

Spatial coordinates

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

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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