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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-78A640
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Copper alloy nummus of an uncertain tetrarchic ruler, dating to AD 294-307 (Reece Period 15). Probably GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type. Uncertain mint.
Obverse description: Bullnecked bust laureate and probably cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: [---] AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, cloak over left arm but right arm held downwards.
Reverse inscription: probably [GENIO POPVLI ROMANI].
Diameter: 24.1mm, Weight: 4.22gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 294
Date to: Circa AD 307
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.22 g
Diameter: 24.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 11th April 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM28443
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Bullnecked bust laureate and probably cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: [---] AVG
Reverse description: Probably Genius standing left, cloak over left arm but right arm held downwards
Reverse inscription: (GENIO POPVLI ROMANI)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Probably
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: near Alkborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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