YORYM-7F9C81: Roman Coin : Nummus of Constantius I

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Unique ID: YORYM-7F9C81

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper alloy nummus of Constantius I dating to the period AD 298 - 299 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Ticinum (Italy).

RIC VI, p.284, no.35a.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 298
Date to: Circa AD 299

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.8 g
Diameter: 28.9 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: Constantius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Ticinum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTIVS NOB CAES
Reverse description: Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, 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: *//PT.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Harrogate (District)
Parish or ward: Knaresborough (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE3357
Four figure Latitude: 54.00797195
Four figure longitude: -1.49797073
1:25K map: SE3357
1:10K map: SE35NW
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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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