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COIN
Unique ID: SF-CD9478
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy nummus of Maximian I, dating to the period AD 307-8 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type, depicting Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint mark unclear.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 308
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.98 mm
Weight: 7.32 g
Diameter: 27.04 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 2015
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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: Maximian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: ...MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, hdg patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: [GENIO] POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Reverse mint mark: -//--
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Bromeswell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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