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COIN
Unique ID: DOR-A9D9EB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Galerius dating to AD 307 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting genius standing left holding cornucopiae. S/C in field. Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 211, no. 700.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 307
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.38 g
Diameter: 24.65 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: GCD2, C114
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: 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: IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO-POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: S C//PLC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: East Dorset (District)
To be known as: Gussage St. Michael
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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