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Unique ID: WILT-6C30F8
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silvered copper alloy Roman nummus of Galerius dating to c. AD 303-305 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 200, no. 594b.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 303
Date to: Circa AD 305
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.39 g
Diameter: 26.25 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4285 182b
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 and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: MAXIMIANVS NOBIL C
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: [GENI]O POPV-LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: S F//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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