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Unique ID: HAMP-78DF0F
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Licinius (AD 308-24), dating to AD 316 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse depicting Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. RIC VII p. 173, no. 121.
This coin has been pierced. The piercing is circular (diameter c.2mm) and situated below the bust.
Evidence of reuse: Pierced
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by a museum - not a Treasure case
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 316
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.16 g
Diameter: 19.64 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th December 1992
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Other reference: Winchester Collections AY 568
Museum accession number: WINCM: AY 568.414
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Licinius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP LICINIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: T/F//ATR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU5828
Four figure Latitude: 51.04842944
Four figure longitude: -1.17396369
1:25K map: SU5828
1:10K map: SU52NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Bruun, P.M. | 1966 | The Roman Imperial Coinage: Vol 7. Constantine and Licinius AD 313-337 | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 173 | 121 |